House of Glass

Stella Hudson , a best interest attorney, is introduced to Rose Barclay , a young girl embroiled in a scandal following her nanny's suspicious death. Stella takes on the case at the behest of Charles , a judge and mentor. Observing the tension between Rose and her mother, Beth , Stella senses the complexity of the family's situation. The brief meeting leaves Stella with a heavy sense of the turmoil she is about to navigate, as she prepares to delve into the Barclay family's secrets. Rose Barclay , suffering from traumatic mutism , becomes a focal point for Stella , who relates to Rose 's condi

Theme 1: A Mysterious Client's Arrival

This thread running through House of Glass gives the story its emotional weight. Sarah Pekkanen weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: The Silent Child's Secret

This thread running through House of Glass gives the story its emotional weight. Sarah Pekkanen weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: A Shattered Family's Facade

Family and belonging sit at the heart of House of Glass. Sarah Pekkanen examines how the bonds we're born into — and the ones we choose — define us in ways we often don't recognize until they're tested.

What Readers Say About House of Glass

House of Glass has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Sarah Pekkanen's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"A Mysterious Client's Arrival" — Sarah Pekkanen, House of Glass

About the Author

Sarah Pekkanen is the author of House of Glass. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.