The Silent Woman

Jade, recently married, has to live with her husbands ex-wife, Sylvie, living in their guest house. Sylvie suffered an accident that left her unable to speak, but as Jade gets to know her, she learns that Sylvie can express herself in other ways. Ways that will save both of their lives.

This was a great modern Rebecca-esque thriller with a touch of Silent patient vibes as well. I really enjoyed it, especially on audio and was rooting for the wronged women to get their revenge. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review.

Being a second wife is never easy, but for Jade Westmore, it’s positively bizarre. Her new husband, Wells, has installed his first wife, Sylvie, in a cottage on their property. Jade has been told never to bother Sylvie, who is is a fragile emotional state since a nervous breakdown has left her mute. One day, when Wells is away, Jade ventures over to the cottage to give Sylvie a bouquet of flowers. She’s not expecting any reaction from the woman, whom she’s been told is non responsive, but to Jade’s shock, Sylvie gives her a note with a single world on it – Run. Alternating between the past and the present, Kent keep readers on their toes in this twist on the old “first wife in the attic” riff