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The Silent Wife by A. S. A. Harrison follows Jodi Brett and Todd Gilbert, a seemingly committed couple in their mid-forties living in Chicago. Despite their long-term relationship, Todd's serial infidelities and Jodi's avoidance eventually lead to their collapse. The story explores the emotional and psychological turmoil resulting from Todd's affair with a much younger woman, which forces Jodi to confront her own darker instincts. The novel and this summary refer to domestic violence, mental illness, sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, and addiction.