A lifetime of love. Six months of silence. One last chance: read the unique and moving Radio 2
Book Club pick adored by readers and shortlisted for the RNA Debut Romantic Novel of the Year
Award. An unforgettable novel about the power of love and the importance of leaving nothing
unsaid. 'A remarkable debut' JOJO MOYES 'Beautifully written' WOMAN & HOME 'An unforgettable
love story' CATHERINE ISAAC ___________________________ Frank hasn't spoken to his wife Maggie
for six months. For weeks they have lived under the same roof slept in the same bed and eaten
at the same table - all without words. Maggie has plenty of ideas as to why her husband has
gone quiet but it will take another heartbreaking turn of events before Frank finally starts
to unravel the secrets that have silenced him. Is this where their story ends?Or is it where it
begins? READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE SILENT TREATMENT ***** 'The best book I have read
this year' ***** 'It's impossible not to fall in love with Frank and Maggie' ***** 'A wonderful
story it made me laugh and cry' ***** 'I read it in two sittings I was so
hooked!'___________________________ 'An original and moving debut from a talented new voice'
SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Empathetic beautifully written ... will resonate with fans of Jojo Moyes
David Nicholls and Gail Honeyman' EXPRESS 'It's beautiful so moving and clever. I truly adored
it' JOSIE SILVER 'This is an extraordinarily tense yet tender portrait of a marriage ...
written with assurance and agonising insight and the characters of Maggie and Frank will stay
with me for a long time' MAIL 'Beautifully written in Greaves's unique voice... Poignant
heart-breaking and insightful' WOMAN & HOME 'Heart-breaking secrets tenderly evoked with
intelligence and depth. Maggie and Frank are unforgettable characters' RACHEL HORE author of
The Memory Garden 'Such stunning prose and such insight for a debut author... I was bowled
over by Abbie's writing' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'A beautifully written and compelling novel that
enthralled us from beginning to end. Frank and Maggie feel so real and their moving story is
simple but powerfully told' HEAT When a debut is praised by the likes of Jojo Moyes you know
it's worth reading ... You won't be able to put down this tender and heartbreaking read'
COSMOPOLITAN 'An unforgettable love story with a mystery that had me captivated until the last
heart-wrenching page. It deserves to be huge' CATHERINE ISAAC author of You Me Everything 'A
tender heartfelt portrayal of a long marriage with all its secrets. Cleverly structured and
beautifully written this novel celebrates love hope - and the importance of finding the right
words' LUCY DIAMOND 'Tremendously moving' GILLY MACMILLAN author of The Nanny 'I really loved
it...It's a very moving book' JO WILEY 'It's bittersweet and beautifully written...It's a book
that stays with you' ASHLEY AUDRAIN
