House of Straw
“House of Straw” by Marc Scott, published by Troubador Publishing Ltd on November 6, 2018, is a psychological thriller that delves into the lives of two sisters shaped by trauma and adversity. The narrative follows Brianna, who, after the tragic death of her twin brother, retreats into isolation and depression. A twist of fate leads her to discover a half-sister, Poppy, whose troubled upbringing in the care system has left her scarred by abuse and violence. This revelation ignites a new purpose for Brianna as she seeks to connect with Poppy, hoping to mend the emotional void in her life.
As the sisters come together, they uncover shared experiences marked by betrayal and regret, revealing a complex bond that transcends their familial ties. The story explores themes of mystery and suspense, as both characters confront their dark pasts and the secrets that have shaped their lives. With a page count of 456, this edition invites readers to navigate the intertwined fates of Brianna and Poppy, ultimately leading them to a profound realization that their lives will never be the same.
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Traumatised by the tragic death of her twin brother, Brianna falls into a state of deep depression, isolating herself from the world and all those that care about her. When a twist of fate reveals that she has a half-sister she finds a new purpose in her life and sets out to find her sibling, desperately hoping she can fill the void left in her world.
Poppy has not enjoyed the same privileged lifestyle as her sister while growing up. Abandoned into the care system at the age of eight, she has encountered both physical and sexual abuse for most of her life. Passing through the hands of more care homes and foster families than she can remember, the damaged product of a broken upbringing, Poppy has never found a place to feel truly safe. Kicking back at society, she turns to drug abuse and acts of extreme violence to escape from reality.
When the two siblings are finally united, they discover that they have much more in common than their DNA. Their paths are shrouded with sinister secrets of betrayal and regret and both girls share a deep-rooted hatred for one of their parents. As the dark truths of their lives are unveiled they realise that nothing can ever be the same again…
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