A gothic intrigue, for fans of The Snow Child, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, The Girl with All the Gifts, The Little Stranger.

'Some books set up house inside your soul. Utterly magnificent' - M. R. Carey

A remote island off the west coast of Ireland, St Brigid's, is a barren landscape, its small community dwindling. But, according to rumour, it is a magical place, a home to a healing well.

Rose and Emer have resisted the call to the mainland. They are sisters but opposites in every way. Rose, beautiful and blessed with a large family, dotes on the bitter and defiant Emer.

When a stranger arrives in search of a miracle, the islanders are determined to keep their secrets close. Little do they realise that the stranger's quest will endanger the lives of all who remain on the island.