Abbie Greaves

"A remarkably assured debut which doesn't go where you expect it to go. I very much look forward to seeing what she writes next." -- Jojo Moyes, #1 New York Times bestselling author "The premise alone had me, but The Silent Treatment itself is just heartrendingly lovely. It's beautiful, so moving and clever. I truly adored it." -- Josie Silver, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December Resonant with the emotional power of the bestselling novels of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes, a rich and poignant debut about lies, loss, and a transcendent love at the heart of a troubled marriage. A lifetime together. Six months of silence. One last chance. By all appearances, Frank and Maggie share a happy, loving marriage. But for the past six months, they have not spoken. Not a sentence, not a single word. Maggie isn't sure what, exactly, provoked Frank's silence, though she has a few ideas. Day after day, they have eaten meals together and slept in the same bed in an increasingly uncomfortable silence that has become, for Maggie, deafening. Then Frank finds Maggie collapsed in the kitchen, unconscious, an empty package of sleeping pills on the table. Rushed to the hospital, she is placed in a medically induced coma while the doctors assess the damage. If she regains consciousness, Maggie may never be the same. Though he is overwhelmed at the thought of losing his wife, will Frank be able to find his voice once again--and explain his withdrawal--or is it too late?

The Silent Treatment

"A stylish and confident new voice--readers are going to love discovering Abbie Greaves." -- Louise Candlish, internationally bestselling author of Our House and Those People A poignant and thrilling love story about one woman's decade-long search to reconnect with the love of her life who disappeared without a trace--a stirring and heartfelt page-turner from the critically acclaimed author of The Silent Treatment. The straphangers of Ealing Broadway station are familiar with Mary O'Connor, the woman who appears every day to watch the droves of busy commuters. But Mary never asks anything from anyone. She only holds out a sign bearing a heartrending message: Come Home Jim. While others pass her by without a thought, Alice, a junior reporter at the Ealing Bugle, asks Mary to tell her story. Many years ago, Mary met the charming and romantic Jim Whitnell. She was certain she'd found her other half, until one day he vanished without any explanation. But Mary believes that Jim isn't a cad, that he truly loved her and will return--especially because she's recently received grainy phone calls from him saying he misses her. Touched but also suspicious, Alice quietly begins her own investigation into Jim's disappearance, unraveling a decade-long story filled with desire, heartbreak, and hope. With Greaves's signature warmth and charm, Anywhere for You is a romantic and immensely moving novel about the enduring power of love and finding happiness in unexpected places.

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Anywhere for You

The breathtaking new novel from the author of The Silent Treatment - for fans of Jojo Moyes, Joanna Cannon and Ruth Jones. 'A remarkable tale of love and loss and finding something different' KATIE FFORDE 'Tender and intriguing, this page-turning story of loss and longing will twist your heart' RACHEL HORE 'Mary and Jim's story will draw you in, keep you guessing and stir up every available emotion. A truly enthralling, moving read - I loved it' HOLLY MILLER ___________________________ Mary O'Connor has been keeping a vigil for her first love for the past seven years. Every evening without fail, Mary arrives at Ealing Broadway station and sets herself up among the commuters. In her hands Mary holds a sign which bears the words: 'Come Home Jim.' Call her mad, call her a nuisance, call her a drain on society - Mary isn't going anywhere. That is, until an unexpected call turns her world on its head. In spite of all her efforts, Mary can no longer find the strength to hold herself together. She must finally face what happened all those years ago, and answer the question - where on earth is Jim? ___________________________ PRAISE FOR ABBIE GREAVES: 'A remarkable debut' JOJO MOYES 'It's beautiful, so moving and clever. I truly adored it.' JOSIE SILVER '[T]he author strikes the right balance between the past and present, delving back into the lives of the characters and capturing their essence and the motivations and reasoning behind their actions... As the past and present collide, this amounts to a thoroughly immersive and engaging novel, and ultimately a heartwarming read.' BUZZMAG 'An original and moving debut from a talented new voice.' SANTA MONTEFIORE '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' Daily Mail 'Beautifully written in Greaves's unique voice... Poignant, heart-breaking and insightful.' Woman & Home 'A must read' Sunday Express 'Heart-breaking secrets tenderly evoked with intelligence and depth. Maggie and Frank are unforgettable characters' RACHEL HORE, author of The Memory Garden 'Empathetic, beautifully written ... will resonate with fans of Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls and Gail Honeyman.' Daily Express 'I adored this powerful, heart-breaking tale' The Sun '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 'Greaves's insightful account of a long marriage kept us gripped till the very last page' Independent 'Beautifully written... Poignant, heart-breaking and insightful.' Woman '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 'In her tremendously moving debut, a novel that pulses with emotional tension, Abbie Greaves masterfully unpicks a history of ordinary lives facing extraordinary challenges. I found it impossible to look away from the relationship at the heart of this novel.' GILLY MACMILLAN, author of The Nanny 'I really loved it...It's a very moving book' JO WILEY

The Ends of the Earth

Ends of the Earth

Silent Treatment

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«Un debutto straordinario.» Jojo Mojes «Abbie Greaves sta già facendo parlare di sé: i lettori internazionali attendono il suo esordio con trepidazione.» Publishers Weekly «Una storia profonda che parla di sfide quotidiane, in cui tutti possiamo riconoscerci.» The Bookseller «Greaves è capace di trovare la straordinarietà nella quotidianità di ognuno di noi.» Booklist Il silenzio può essere più forte di mille bugie. È per questo che Frank un giorno, senza preavviso, decide di smettere di parlare alla moglie Margot. La ama da quarant’anni, ogni istante più del primo. Insieme sono tutto, e da sempre sono convinti che l’amore sia sufficiente. Ma arriva il momento in cui non è più così: Frank continua a condividere con Margot il momento della cena, si sveglia nello stesso letto, ma nemmeno il più piccolo sussurro esce dalla sua bocca. Con gli occhi le fa capire che il sentimento non è mutato, ma null’altro. La donna non ha idea di quale possa essere il motivo di quel cambiamento e ogni sua richiesta di spiegazioni cade inesorabilmente nel vuoto. Per questo Margot decide di fare qualcosa di altrettanto estremo: prende delle pillole. Troppe pillole. In quel preciso momento Frank capisce che non può perderla, che non esistono bugie tanto gravi da allontanarlo da lei per sempre. Perché anche nel matrimonio più sincero e più solido ci sono delle ombre, delle verità che, per proteggere l’altro, si è deciso di tacere. Quando si pronuncia quella fatidica promessa si crede davvero che essa sia forte a sufficienza da superare qualunque cosa. Ma ogni giorno è una nuova sfida. Ogni passo verso una nuova famiglia da creare è un salto nel vuoto. Ogni progetto condiviso è un azzardo. In nome di quell’amore si può sbagliare. Perché nulla più dell’amore ci fa fallire nel tentativo di fare la cosa giusta. Per tutti i giorni della mia vita è l’esordio che gli editori di tutto il mondo hanno fortemente voluto. Un romanzo potente sulle relazioni umane, sui sentimenti che reggono il mondo, sull’essere genitori e provare a fare tutto il possibile. La storia di un uomo e di una donna, delle loro promesse e dei loro sbagli. Delle loro speranze e delle loro vittorie. Sempre insieme. Mano nella mano.

Per tutti i giorni della mia vita

Maggie és Frank 40 éve élnek látszólag boldog házasságban. Ám az elmúlt 6 hónapban Frank némasággal bünteti feleségét, és Maggie számára az a legfájdalmasabb, hogy nem tudja, miért. Nap mint nap szó nélkül kelnek fel, esznek együtt, és fekszenek le egymás mellé. Maggie nem bírja tovább az õrjítõ csendet, és úgy dönt, örökre elalszik. Frank még épp idõben találja meg, de felesége mesterséges kómába kerül, és nem tudni, magához tér-e valaha. Felesége kórházi ágya mellett Frank kap egy utolsó esélyt, hogy megtörje a csendet, és mindent elmondjon Maggie-nek. Ha nem teszi, örökre elveszíti õt.

Büntető némaság

Frank no ha hablado con su esposa Maggie en los últimos seis meses. Durante semanas han vivido bajo el mismo techo, dormido en la misma cama y comido en la misma mesa, todo sin cruzar palabra. Maggie tiene varias ideas sobre por qué ha callado su esposo. Pero hará falta otro giro desgarrador de los acontecimientos antes de que Frank finalmente comience a desentrañar los secretos que lo han silenciado. ¿Es aquí donde termina su historia? ¿O es donde comienza? Toda una vida juntos. Seis meses de silencio. Una última oportunidad.

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