The Silence Factory: A Novel By Bridget Collins

The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins is a mesmerizing tale of gothic suspense that delves into the dark secrets of a powerful family and the eerie silk that has built their fortune. In 1820, Sophia Ashmore-Percy reluctantly accompanies her husband, James, to a remote Greek island, where he seeks rare biological specimens. However, Sophia embarks on her own journey, discovering the very creature her husband hunts, forging a bond with a local woman, and rethinking her marriage and desires.

Years later, audiologist Henry Latimer is summoned to the home of industrialist Sir Edward Ashmore-Percy to treat his deaf daughter, Philomel. Henry, eager to escape his troubled past, becomes fascinated by Sir Edward's business—spinning silk from a rare breed of magical spiders. This extraordinary silk blocks sound, providing peace and calm to its wearers. However, those nearby experience disturbing murmurs, leading to physical and mental afflictions, from headaches to madness.

As Henry is drawn deeper into the seductive world of Carthmute House, he begins to unravel a sinister family history. The silk, while offering tranquility to some, comes at a horrifying cost to others. With Collins’s signature lush prose, The Silence Factory weaves an enthralling narrative of complicity, desire, and corruption. It is a haunting exploration of the lengths people will go to protect their power and the devastating consequences that follow. This novel is a captivating read that will leave readers both enchanted and unsettled. 📚❤️