The Sunday Times bestseller, from the author of The Binding

'Utterly original... ensnared me from the very first page' EMILIA HART

'Storytelling at its most immersive' ERIN KELLY

The whole world disappears when you enter THE SILENCE FACTORY

A glittering edifice, raw and shining. Great lengths of supple silk, rolled onto bales. And the closer you get, the more it whispers...

In the Factory, the looms never stop weaving. Cobwebs transported from ancient Mediterranean glades are spun into a precious fabric that silences the world.

But what happens to those who fall under its spell?

And who is harnessing its power?

After all, a world of silence can bring peace, but it can also conceal the deeds of the wicked...

The Silence Factory is an enthralling story about complicity, desire and corruption - a novel to lose yourself in.

'Breathtaking' GLAMOUR

'A gorgeous, gothic read' i PAPER

'A world that exists on the edge of time and magic... this is storytelling at its most immersive' ERIN KELLY

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and utterly gripping haunting new historical novel from the author of THE BINDING

About the Author

Bridget Collins trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art after reading English at King's College, Cambridge. She is the author of seven acclaimed books for young adults and has had two plays produced, one at the Edinburgh Fringe. She is the No. 1 bestselling author of THE BINDING and THE BETRAYALS. THE SILENCE FACTORY is her third adult novel.

Reviews

'Extraordinary writing... silk, secrets and silence woven into a gleaming Gothic web. What a treat' ANNA MAZZOLA

'I loved it. A delicately woven novel with an utterly original premise, it ensnared me from the very first page' EMILIA HART

'I loved Bridget Collins' last two novels so much I was almost nervous to read this one in case it didn't live up to my feverish expectations. I was wrong: in The Silence Factory she has created another world that exists on the edge of time and magic. Epic in scope and rich at sentence level, this is storytelling at its most immersive' ERIN KELLY

'A gorgeous, gothic read perfect for fans of Jessie Burton' i PAPER

'Weaving historical accuracy with speculative fiction, this is a gloriously grim Gothic tale, where heightened emotion and a menacing atmosphere add a breathless sense of drama' DAILY MAIL

'Another cracking five-star novel by Bridget Collins' LOUISE MORRISH

'A wonderfully beguiling Gothic mystery' HEAT

'Breathtaking... A riveting narrative filled with suspense, intrigue, and poignant reflections' GLAMOUR

'A truly spellbinding, unnerving read' WOMAN'S WEEKLY

'[A] gripping, gothic tale' WOMAN'S OWN

'Brilliantly conceived and complex' THE BOOKSELLER

AMAZING READER REVIEWS

'Wholly original and unexpected... you are in the hands of a storytelling master'

'I was immediately caught up in the intense, gothic atmosphere with its mystical touches and haunting ambiance'

'Dark, compelling, fantastical and absorbing, Bridget Collins has done it again'

'A splendid work of imagination, almost magical in places, but darkly realistic in others, and a great read'

'It's as if [Collins] possesses a siren's song, luring us deeper into the story with each turn of phrase'

Book Information
ISBN 9780008424053
Author Bridget Collins
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint The Borough Press
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 24mm