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The Silence

By: Susan Allott

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Paperback | 20 April 2020

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'A riveting mystery, beautifully unwound. The Silence excavates dark, decades-old secrets buried in human hearts, in families and in nations. I read it in one weekend'
Erin Kelly

It is 1997, and in a basement flat in Hackney Isla Green is awakened by a call in the middle of the night: her father, Joe, phoning from Sydney.

30 years ago, in the suffocating heat of summer 1967, the Greens' next-door neighbour Mandy disappeared. Joe claims he thought she had gone to start a new life; but now Mandy's family is trying to reconnect, and there is no trace of her. Isla's father was allegedly the last person to see her alive, and he's under suspicion of murder.

Back home in Sydney, Isla's search for the truth takes her back to 1967, when two couples lived side by side on a quiet street by the sea. Could her father be capable of doing something terrible? How much does her mother know? And is there another secret in this community, one which goes deeper into Australia's colonial past, which has held them in a conspiracy of silence?

Deftly exploring the deterioration of relationships and the devastating truths we keep from those we love, The Silence is a stunning debut from a rising literary star.

About the Author

Susan Allott is from the UK but spent part of her twenties in Australia, desperately homesick but trying to make Sydney her home. In 2016 she completed the Faber Academy course, during which she started writing this novel. She now lives in south London with her two children and her very Australian husband.

Industry Reviews

'Emotionally wrenching' WALL STREET JOURNAL

'A suspenseful, beautifully crafted debut for fans of Celeste Ng and Jane Harper' TELEGRAPH AUSTRALIA

'Intricate and suspenseful... [a] stellar debut' NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS

'A riveting mystery, beautifully unwound. The Silence excavates dark, decades-old secrets buried in human hearts, in families and in nations. I read it in one weekend' ERIN KELLY

'A darkly gripping and addictive read. I tore through it in a few days' ESTHER FREUD

'Deeply engrossing ... an exquisite literary thriller' PHILIPPA EAST, author of Little White Lies

'An impressive and beautifully written, Australian-set debut with the devastating subject of the Stolen Generation at its core' FIONA MITCHELL, author of The Swap

'Tense, atmospheric and brilliantly paced. The Silence is fraught with disturbing secrets and powerful emotions. I loved it' FRANCESCA JAKOBI, author of Bitter

'A suspense-filled story set in Australia, highlighting the effects of an official policy that has haunted generations. Allott's prose builds an incredibly convincing portrayal of the destruction caused by dysfunctional relationships. A fantastic debut' NIKKI SMITH, author of All in Her Head

'A brooding, suspenseful debut' THE SUNDAY MIRROR

'a compelling and powerful read. Susan Allott is a writer to watch.'- Hooked from page one

'real life history, addictions, family life, marriage, unhappiness and friendships. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat [...]A brilliant debut which I'd highly recommend.' - Beauty Balm

'Challenging and compelling this read ticks all the boxes in this genre a real gem!'- Books and Emma

'a book with many layers, deeply moving and gripping.'- Sharon Beyond the books

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