My 5-Star review in entirety published at Amazon for Helen Pryke’s 'Walls of Silence':

This heart-wrenching work of fiction breaks down the walls of silence that have imprisoned victimized women. Set in Italy during the 1960s, the reader witnesses the raw ordeals suffered by Maria, the protagonist in the story.

I clenched my teeth in anger while reading every plausible scenario of deception and betrayal heaped upon Maria through cruel intentions blind-eye enabling, archaic beliefs, and institutional hypocrisy. Although I condemned so many of the characters, Maria is commendable for her courage, determination, and compassion.

The author’s storytelling grace and vivid details bring victimization of woman to fruition with conviction. A truly poignant must-read!