House of Splinters
Book • 2025
Laura Purcell's 'House of Splinters' is a gothic novel that builds on the author's reputation for atmospheric, psychological horror set within claustrophobic domestic spaces.
Purcell often intertwines historical detail with supernatural elements to create mounting dread and emotional complexity.
This book is introduced as follow-on work to her successful 'The Silent Companions,' suggesting similar themes of haunting and familial secrets.
Through its layered narrative, Purcell explores how past traumas can persist in physical spaces and shape present realities.
The novel was featured as part of a festival lineup highlighting winter and folklore-tinged fiction.
Purcell often intertwines historical detail with supernatural elements to create mounting dread and emotional complexity.
This book is introduced as follow-on work to her successful 'The Silent Companions,' suggesting similar themes of haunting and familial secrets.
Through its layered narrative, Purcell explores how past traumas can persist in physical spaces and shape present realities.
The novel was featured as part of a festival lineup highlighting winter and folklore-tinged fiction.
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