The Silence in the Sound - by Dianne C Braley

Book Synopsis

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"An exquisite debut from a thrilling new voice. The Silence in the Sound is a poetic story, powerfully told. Emotional yet exhilarating, Dianne C. Braley's novel is alluring through every page."Anna David, NY Times bestselling author of Party Girl and founder of Legacy Launch Pad

Finding inspiration where she least expects it, one woman's life is about to change forever.
Life has not been kind to Georgette. Growing up with an alcoholic father and an enabling mother, she clings to the loving memory of a childhood trip to Martha's Vineyard to help see her through the bad times; and now, as an adult, she returns to the island to start her life over. Soon, she becomes the private nurse for a prize-winning novelist. As the two become friends, he opens her mind to new possibilities.But everything changes when she encounters the mysterious Dock. Georgette isn't quite sure about him but finds him irresistible. She quickly loses herself in her relationship despite the inherent dangers that come with him. Torn between her own future or spiraling into a life she tried so hard to leave behind, Georgette must make her most important decision ever.Sometimes, escaping the past isn't as easy as it appears.The Silence in the Sound is the provocative debut novel by Dianne C. Braley detailing the devastating effects of growing up with addiction.

Review Quotes

"An exquisite debut from a thrilling new voice. The Silence in the Sound is a poetic story, powerfully told. Emotional yet exhilarating, Dianne C. Braley's novel is alluring through every page."

-Anna David, NY Times bestselling author of Party Girl and founder of Legacy Launch Pad

"An engaging story of love, grief, and remoteness on Martha's Vineyard."

-Kirkus Reviews

"The Silence in the Sound is an unflinching look at the legacy of addiction and the soul-destroying effect it has on family and friends. Love does not conquer all for George, and her long journey from anger to forgiveness is grueling. In George, author Braley has given us a believable, flawed character whose story compels the reader to root for her."

-Susan Wilson, NY Times bestselling author of One Good Dog

"In The Silence in the Sound, Dianne Braley fashions a moving tale in which complicated love-for an alcoholic father, testy patient, unnervingly enigmatic lover, and Martha's Vineyard-interweaves to create a compelling narrative. Georgette returns as an adult to the island, lured by the memory of a significant weekend there as a teenager with her father. She becomes the private nurse to the famous author Mr. S. for whom, despite his difficult nature, she develops a deep fondness. But Georgette can't outrun the damage from growing up with an addict in a dysfunctional home as she becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with Dock-a local contractor with a mysterious past. Brimming with rich characters and a provocative storyline, Braley movingly explores if our history indelibly determines our future."

-Abby Remer, published author and writer for the Martha's Vineyard Times

"In The Silence in the Sound, Dianne C. Braley weaves a gorgeous, heart-wrenching, and very real tale of love, secrets, and resilience. The engaging plot peels back the façade of wealthy, seemingly idyllic Martha's Vineyard to expose the lives and struggles of the island's year-round working-class locals - the nurses and carpenters who labor, mostly unappreciated, behind the scenes. Laced with love and gritty with addiction, The Silence in the Sound is a compelling, memorable read."

-T. Elizabeth Bell, author of Counting Chickens and Goats in the Time of Love

"Braley has a distinctive and energetic voice and a lyrical style. She writes with confidence and easy-going fluidity, which belies the fact that The Silence in the Sound is her debut novel. Engrossing, psychologically intricate, and poignant, the book is multi-layered, fresh, and immersive. Not only is it compulsively readable but the characters stayed with me days after I'd finished it. The Silence in the Sound is beautifully written, emotionally charged, and highly recommended."

-Penny Haw, author of The Wilderness Between Us and The Invincible Miss Cust