A dark and haunting contemporary folktale set in rural Cumbria, this gripping horror debut follows Margot, a young girl raised in isolation by her dangerous and enigmatic mother. When a mysterious stranger arrives during a snowstorm, Margot is forced to confront disturbing family secrets, her own buried desires, and the price of freedom. Blending gothic horror with a powerful coming-of-age story, this unsettling novel explores female rage, love, and transformation.