Burntcoat

"A masterpiece of bodily passion and the fragile nature of life."

In a world gripped by a deadly new virus, world-renowned sculptor Edith Harkness retreats to Burncoat, her immense studio and sanctuary. There, she intends to spend the lockdown with her new lover, Halit. As the world outside transforms into something unrecognizable, Edith’s studio becomes a crucible of creativity, desire, and survival.

Burncoat is a deeply sensual and profound novel that explores the intensity of human connection in the face of mortality. Sarah Hall’s prose is both visceral and elegant, capturing the heat of the body and the cold reality of a global crisis with haunting precision.

Why you'll love it:

• Breathtaking Prose: A short, intense novel that packs an emotional punch on every page.

• Timely Themes: A raw exploration of intimacy, isolation, and the legacy of art.

• Critically Acclaimed: From the twice-shortlisted Booker Prize author, this is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and high-stakes drama.