The gripping story of what it's like to be the daughter of a woman who changed the world - perfect for fans of The Handmaid's Tale and The Power

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'Engrossing and original. The Silence Project will get people talking' Bernardine Evaristo

Mother. Martyr. Murderer.

On Emilia Morris's thirteenth birthday, her mother Rachel moves into a tent at the bottom of their garden. From that day on, she never says another word.

Inspired by Rachel's example, other women join her ... Read moreand together they build the Community. Eight years later, Rachel and thousands of her followers shock the world as they silence themselves forever.

In the aftermath of what comes to be known as the Event, the Community's global influence quickly grows. As a result, the whole world has an opinion about Rachel - whether they see her as a callous monster or a heroic martyr - but Emilia has never voiced hers publicly. Until now.

Readers can't stop shouting about The Silence Project:
'A true masterpiece' *****
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'Gave me the shivers' *****