Abbie Greaves – författare

For readers of The Light We Lost and Me Before You, a life-affirming, deeply moving story about lies, loss and a love that is louder than words.

“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

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?

“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

“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.

A lifetime of love. Six months of silence. One last chance: read the unique and moving Radio 2 Book Club pick, adored by readers and shortlisted for the RNA Debut Romantic Novel of the Year Award.An unforgettable novel about the power of love and the importance of leaving nothing unsaid.''A remarkable debut'' JOJO MOYES''Beautifully written'' WOMAN & HOME''An unforgettable love story'' CATHERINE ISAAC___________________________Frank hasn''t spoken to his wife Maggie for six months.For weeks they have lived under the same roof, slept in the same bed and eaten at the same table - all without words.Maggie has plenty of ideas as to why her husband has gone quiet, but it will take another heartbreaking turn of events before Frank finally starts to unravel the secrets that have silenced him.Is this where their story ends?Or is it where it begins?READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE SILENT TREATMENT***** ''The best book I have read this year''***** ''It''s impossible not to fall in love with Frank and Maggie''***** ''A wonderful story, it made me laugh and cry''***** ''I read it in two sittings I was so hooked!''___________________________''An original and moving debut from a talented new voice'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''Empathetic, beautifully written ... will resonate with fans of Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls and Gail Honeyman'' EXPRESS''It''s beautiful, so moving and clever. I truly adored it'' JOSIE SILVER''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'' MAIL''Beautifully written in Greaves''s unique voice... Poignant, heart-breaking and insightful'' WOMAN & HOME''Heart-breaking secrets tenderly evoked with intelligence and depth. Maggie and Frank are unforgettable characters'' RACHEL HORE, author of The Memory Garden''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'' HEATWhen 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''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''Tremendously moving'' GILLY MACMILLAN, author of The Nanny''I really loved it...It''s a very moving book'' JO WILEY''It''s bittersweet and beautifully written...It''s a book that stays with you'' ASHLEY AUDRAIN

Brought to you by Penguin. The breathtaking new novel from the author of The Silent Treatment - for fans of Jojo Moyes, Joanna Cannon and Ruth Jones.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?''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© Abbie Greaves 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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?_____________'Poignant and moving, this is 2021's standout love story so far- and one that shines a light on some very important issues. Exceptional.' THE SUN, Pick of the Week'Oh, this gorgeous book. I absolutely loved it... A book that can make me both laugh and cry is an absolute winner in my book and The Ends of the Earth did just that. It offers all that I want in a book and it will be one of my books of the year.' NB MAGAZINE'Fans of Jojo Moyes will love this intricate tale of a woman searching for answers about a lost lover.' NEW MAGAZINE_____________PRAISE FOR ABBIE GREAVES:'A remarkable debut' JOJO MOYES'It's beautiful, so moving and clever. I truly adored it.' JOSIE SILVER'Beautifully written in Greaves's unique voice... Poignant, heart-breaking and insightful.' WOMAN & HOME'A must read' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Empathetic, beautifully written ... will resonate with fans of Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls and Gail Honeyman.' DAILY EXPRESS'Such stunning prose, and such insight for a debut author... I was bowled over by Abbie's writing.' CLARE MACKINTOSH'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'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