Natasha Orme

Jocelyn is a profoundly deaf teenager living with her father and younger sister, Helen. Since the death of their mother, Jocelyn has tacitly assumed the homemaker role and is beginning to build a life for herself. Romance is finally in the air when an eye-catching new boy arrives at her special deaf school and Jocelyn's life seems to be on the up at long last. Unfortunately for Jocelyn, all is not set to run smoothly for the star-crossed lovers, nor do things go to plan at home where the drama begins with Helen becoming seriously ill. Silent Embrace is a beautifully-written love story for all age groups and especially young adults.