Sheila Armstrong explores Ireland's deep time through interconnected lives haunted by bog
Sheila Armstrong's novel "The Red Mouth" weaves together four interconnected lives haunted by bog discoveries in Ireland, including an ancient elk antler and a mutilated girl's remains. The meditative, lyrical narrative explores deep time and climate urgency through characters spanning decades. Armstrong's exquisitely written prose examines how geological history intersects with personal loss and environmental change.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 06:10 UTC
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