Praise for A Sign of Her Own

“Marsh’s debut is an astonishing achievement, delving readers into the mind of a woman who lives in silence but whose mind bursts with a fierce intelligence and wit. A sobering look at the way people with disabilities were treated in the past, as well as an inside view of one of the greatest scientific achievements of our time. Remarkable.”

—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Spectacular

“Beautifully written and original, A Sign of Her Own shines a light into a hidden corner of history. Ellen Lark’s story is one that will resonate with anyone who has struggled to fit in. A fantastic novel.”

—Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City and Miss Aldridge Regrets

“An accomplished debut that excellently conveys the experience of being deaf in a hearing world. A Sign of Her Own gives a fascinating insight into a moment in history when the invention of the telephone was poised to connect countless people, yet deaf communities were being silenced by a movement against the use of sign language. Absorbing and illuminating.”

—Priscilla Morris, author of Black Butterflies

“In this ambitious debut, Marsh paints a landscape of history that is unforgettable. Through the eyes of a deaf woman, we experience the isolation, confusion, and victories of living in a world of silence, while being given a story of one of the greatest scientists of our time. A triumph!.”

—Serena Burdick, bestselling author of The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey