Maggie and Frank have been lucky to have always had support and love in their marriage. But one day something changed: Frank stopped talking to his wife without explanation.This boycott, six months of silence, drives Maggie crazy. She is trying to figure out what happened, and suddenly realizes that even in their harmonious, strong marriage, there are frighteningly many reasons for mutual resentment. And it seems that now, in order to return the words to the house, something really significant, something stunning, incredible is needed.Abby Greaves' debut novel is the story of one family, one love and a painful misunderstanding that almost led two loving people to a tragic end.Choice of BBC Radio 2 and Cosmopolitan (UK)."Wonderful debut". – Jojo Moyes“A strong debut. A tender, heartbreaking story." – Cosmopolitan“A tense yet delicate depiction of a marital union.” – Daily Mail"Love this powerful, emotional story." – The Sun“An insightful tale of family relationships and how long love lasts.” – Independent“A beautifully written, compelling novel. Frank and Maggie are very lively characters, it's easy to feel them." – Heat