Her Silent Husband

by Sam Vickery

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Pub Date 15 Nov 2021 | Archive Date 15 Nov 2021

Women's Fiction

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Description

I stared at the cordless phone, my hand shaking, my pulse echoing in my ears. I walked slowly to the kitchen counter, staring out the window as Ceci swung back and forth on the swing. For the first time in as long as I could remember, I had no idea what to do next.

It was so chaotic that afternoon I barely heard the phone ring. With four children to organise, things were always busy, but I enjoyed the sound of our family rushing around our beautiful townhouse. From the moment I met my husband Drew he’d ensured that we had the best of everything, that our children would never lose out like I did when I was growing up…

But when I answer the phone, my world comes crashing down. The woman on the other end tells me that Drew is in a coma. He should have been making his way home, but instead I’m shocked when I find out that he tried to end his own life.

I know I have to keep things together and hold on to the idea that this is all one big mistake. I remind myself of how his face would light up whenever he read to our children cuddled up on the sofa. I reason that he would never do such a terrible thing.

But as my family rallies around to help, it becomes clear that Drew’s sister Gemma knows a shocking secret that my devoted husband has been keeping from me. If he wakes up, can he still be the man I love? Or will his secret tear our family apart?

A rollercoaster ride of emotions, Her Silent Husband is a story about family, and the darkest moments in our lives when we learn what is most important. Fans of Jodi Picoult, Kate Hewitt and Diane Chamberlain will be captivated by this unforgettable page-turner.

I stared at the cordless phone, my hand shaking, my pulse echoing in my ears. I walked slowly to the kitchen counter, staring out the window as Ceci swung back and forth on the swing. For the first...

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Advance Praise

What readers are saying about Sam Vickery:

‘Wow! This book blew me away… Will make you think and break your heart in equal measure and is a breathtakingly beautifully written story of a mother’s love. I will be looking out for more from this author.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘This one pulls you in and tugs at your heart. Make sure you have plenty of tissues on hand. A tear-jerker for sure.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow! Such a brilliant read! A devastatingly frank, honest depiction of the power and intensity of a mother’s love and belief and the lengths she will go to to protect her child!… I really didn’t want to put it down and read it in one glorious sitting!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘This book is so heart-rending!!…Beautifully written… It draws you in right from the first page and I couldn't stop myself from turning the pages to reach the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A stunningly heartfelt novel, written so beautifully. I read it in one go and felt a whole rollercoaster of emotions.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘A wonderful powerful novel about parenthood and the love of your child… Fast-paced, packed full of emotion and will keep you turning the pages into the night. Utterly unputdownable.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Gripped me from the word go and took me on an emotional journey of the sheer strength of a mother's love… Absolutely heartbreaking and heart-warming. A must read for sure.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I read this book in four hours drinking in each scene… Sam Vickery is hot on the heels of Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain in how she portrays all sides of the issue to get the full picture but most importantly with emotion and sensitivity at the heart.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

What readers are saying about Sam Vickery:

‘Wow! This book blew me away… Will make you think and break your heart in equal measure and is a breathtakingly beautifully written story of a mother’s love...