Susan Tigert’s New Novel Follows Three Women Bound by Secrets in 1963 New York

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Author Susan Tigert has released "The Silence of Friends," a historical novel set in 1963 New York City that follows three women whose lives intersect at the fictional Astoria Regent Hotel. The book is published through Christian Faith Publishing.

The story centers on Hannah, a hotel hostess trying to find her footing in unfamiliar surroundings; Leah, a society wife whose polished exterior masks a loveless marriage; and Rebecca, who has entered high society through a wealthy lover only to find that the arrangement endangers her safety and future. The novel draws inspiration from the biblical figures of the same names as its protagonists, and the novel uses their stories to explore themes of silence, abuse, and the courage required to speak out.

As the women’s friendship develops, the narrative follows them toward supporting Haven House, a refuge for women in crisis, turning what the publisher describes as personal hardship into an effort to help others. A secret carried for decades eventually complicates their bond, according to the book’s description.

"Friendship can be an extraordinary gift, especially during life’s most difficult seasons," Tigert said in a statement accompanying the release. "Through Hannah, Leah, and Rebecca’s journey, the novel explores the strength women discover in one another and the courage required to speak up, listen, and stand beside someone who needs support."

The publisher positions the novel as a spiritually grounded look at resilience and loyalty, framed around questions it says remain relevant six decades after its 1960s setting: what it means to stand by someone in crisis, and how being heard and believed can help a person move forward.

"The Silence of Friends" is available through Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, and participating booksellers.

Studio CarryOnHarry notes that faith-based fiction built around themes of abuse and survivor support occupies a crowded but steady market, and a novel’s success in that space tends to rest on how specifically it handles its subject rather than on the premise alone.

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