The Silent Woman: The USA TODAY BESTSELLER – gripping historical fiction (Cat Carlisle Book 1)
Would you sell your secrets?
Catherine Carlisle is trapped in a loveless marriage and the threat of World War Two is looming. She sees no way out… that is until a trusted friend asks her to switch her husband’s papers in a desperate bid to confuse the Germans.
Soon Catherine finds herself caught up in a deadly mixture of espionage and murder. Someone is selling secrets to the other side, and the evidence seems to point right at her.
Can she clear her name before it’s too late?
ASIN : B076GVWSW1
Publisher : HQ Digital
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : April 11, 2018
Language : English
File size : 1.1 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 258 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-0008271596
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 1 of 3 : Cat Carlisle
Best Sellers Rank: #403,754 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #2,117 in Sisters Fiction #2,686 in Women’s Historical Fiction #2,866 in Mothers & Children Fiction
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Would you sell your secrets?
Catherine Carlisle is trapped in a loveless marriage and the threat of World War Two is looming. She sees no way out… that is until a trusted friend asks her to switch her husband’s papers in a desperate bid to confuse the Germans.
Soon Catherine finds herself caught up in a deadly mixture of espionage and murder. Someone is selling secrets to the other side, and the evidence seems to point right at her.
Can she clear her name before it’s too late?
ASIN : B076GVWSW1
Publisher : HQ Digital
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : April 11, 2018
Language : English
File size : 1.1 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 258 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-0008271596
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 1 of 3 : Cat Carlisle
Best Sellers Rank: #403,754 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #2,117 in Sisters Fiction #2,686 in Women’s Historical Fiction #2,866 in Mothers & Children Fiction
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Mary J. Bond –
believable.
Good story, enjoyable read with a believable main character “Cat,” especially considering the times. Isabella is a bit over the top and she gives herself away in the end. There are loose ends for the reader to tie.
SCD –
A Character Driven Story
‘The Silent Woman’ by Terry Lynn Thomas is a book that’s easy to read because of the smooth flow to the narrative. The action is continuous, and the characters are compelling. // There were a few places early in the book where ‘small’ words were skipped in sentences – words such as ‘a’ or ‘an’ or ‘the’ – and this is jarring to the flow of the story, but as a reader of e-books I realize this happens fairly often in the electronic editing process. I am able to add the words myself as the narrative moves forward, and thankfully this didn’t happen too often. There were also a one time in the early stages of the narrative where the tone changed from a sophisticated telling of the story, to one that was less polished. Nevertheless, even with these small glitches in the story, I must give the overall telling and resolution of the book a 5-Star rating. // I liked the characters, the time period, the situations, and the mystery. The book was essentially well crafted, and I will be reading the next in the Cat Carlisle series. I look forward to seeing what happens next in Cat’s life.
Anne The Lit B*tch –
A great new historical mystery! Can’t wait to read the next
3.5 starsLong before this book tour came about, I downloaded this book. I thought the cover was eye catching and I am a sucker for historical mysteries, so I downloaded it on my Kindle…….And promptly forgot about it. Like everything else in my electronic life, things get buried before I even know they are there! My Kindle is full of great books that I have ordered and forgotten about.So when this book came up for review as part of the HFVBT tour group, I was eager to join up. I didn’t even realize that I already owned the book until I went to download it again and found that I already had it!Now I had a reason to actually read it and I was happy that I could unearth it from my Kindle and check out a new to me heroine!SummaryWould you sell your secrets?Catherine Carlisle is trapped in a loveless marriage and the threat of World War Two is looming. She sees no way out… that is until a trusted friend asks her to switch her husband’s papers in a desperate bid to confuse the Germans.Soon Catherine finds herself caught up in a deadly mixture of espionage and murder. Someone is selling secrets to the other side, and the evidence seems to point right at her.Can she clear her name before it’s too late? (summary from Goodreads)ReviewThis book had a lot of things going on, but never once did I feel lost in the fray. There are so many books out there set during the world wars, but I love this time period where it’s leading up to the war but the world isn’t fully enveloped in it. I thought the setting worked particularly well in this mystery because there was this growing sense of unease within the story and it’s characters but also in the larger world pre war and when combined I thought it added a lot of suspense to the story.There was adequate character development for me and I thought that there is definitely room for Cat to grow in future books as well as some of the secondary characters. I was disappointed that there was no real romance in this book, but it seems like there might be some to come in the future so that’s promising. In some was, I think adding a romance might have been a little overkill for a book full of mystery, suspense, and spies, but at the same time—for me—I enjoy a little romance in my historical mysteries.I thought this was a quick and easy read that was perfect for my Mother’s Day weekend read-a-thon. I was engaged in the story and interested in the characters but was also able to pass a few hours quickly reading and ready to start the next book in the series. I love when books are a fast enjoyable read. It makes for a pleasant reading experience and I loved Thomas’s easy and well executed prose.
Kindle Customer –
Interesting and Entertaining
I gave this book four stars for an enjoyable reading experience. Set primarily in London during the threatening storm brewing before World War Ii, the book is both a mystery, and spy novel into which is woven the life story of a young woman, Cat Carleton. The novel actually begins in pre-war Nazi Germany, a story thread that later plays out in London.The heroine is the ignored wife of a wealthy man. Along with his obnoxious sister and two servants, she lives an unhappy life until an old friend of her father offers her a “job.” She unwittingly, but gradually willingly, becomes enmeshed in a British spy network seeking air superior over NaziGermany. The story is peopled with a host of characters who each add their particular traits to the developing story.The novel weaves several different strands into the final tapestry, the intertwing of which contribute a steady pull to several surprising conclusions as each strand reveals its truth. The story held my interest to the point that I didnt want to abandon the lives of the characters. As I discovered at my ebook’s end, a sequel awaits. I will add The Family Secret to my “want to read” list.
Kindle Customer –
Loved it!!!!!
I want to read the next book. I hope there is one!!! Great story. Not too many characters to keep track of, like in too many books that I read. Fascinating plott and events!! Highly.
C. Kirby –
Great and diverse characters. It’s full of wonderful surprises. I loved the characters, the atmosphere and the wonderful writing that never failed to grip me and keep me reading even when I needed to stop. I’m just off to buy Book ” Family Secrects”. Read it and become an instant fan of Terry Lynn Thomas!
HM Holten –
The Second World War is about to begin. The first fugitives arrive from Germany, among them, there may be spies. All this seems unreal to Catherine (Cat), who has her own problems to deal with in a childless marriage. Her husband maybe never loved her, and she suffers the pangs of unreciprocated love. Her sister in law, Isobel, despises her and shows it. It’s the old class pattern: Cat comes from a less privileged family, and Isobel grabs every opportunity to show Cat that she doesn’t belong. What could possibly be worse?Enter Reginald, an old friend of her father. They meet — accidentally — and he offers her an easy job as a courier. It gives Cat various advantages: excitement, mystery, and a bit of cash. What she doesn’t know is that the information she delivers is classified. She gets targeted by a spy ring. Then her husband, the civil servant, who carried government secrets back and forth between his home and work, gets murdered. Cat’s work gets increasingly dangerous, but she grows with the danger.Terry Lynn Thomas develops her spy, mystery, blackmail, and suspense novella with skill. All the same, to me, the suspense didn’t quite take off. In my opinion, everything went too smoothly. It wouldn’t be fair to describe exact scenes, but there were no moments when I believed the main protagonist in real danger. This is entirely my own opinion. Certainly, many readers of cosy mysteries may find the anxiety Cat goes through absorbing. There are convincing historical details in The Silent Woman. Maybe my problem with the story lies in the character development. For example, Isobel’s attitude towards Cat is predictable, so predictable that it’s hard to imagine she may have hidden depths. My four-star rating is a nod to Thomas’ skilful prose.
Beverley Geue –
A lonely and confused woman, a wily old man and a story that is mildly interesting. Comes to a head when the husband is murdered.
Nicole –
Well written good story of courage
mixed feelings –
Liked the story, hope the next one is as good. As a pre war story, enlightened one about the class system of our country