An epic, sweeping tale set in wartime France, The Silent Hours follows three people whose lives are bound together, before war tears them apart: Adeline, a mute who takes refuge in a convent, haunted by memories of her past; Sebastien, a young Jewish banker whose love for the beautiful Isabelle will change the course of his life dramatically; Tristan, a nine-year-old boy, whose family moves from Paris to settle in a village that is seemingly untouched by war. Beautifully wrought, utterly compelling and with a shocking true story at its core, The Silent Hours is an unforgettable portrayal of love and loss.
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About the Author:
Cesca Major worked in television before becoming a history teacher. She has been published in Sentinel Literary Magazine, and writes for the website novelicious.com.
Review:
"Beautifully written and peppered with real emotion, this is a story that will linger long after reading." —Heat
"A beautifully written novel that will stay with you long after you finish the last page." —Sun
"[A] strong debut . . . This is assured writing and Major is a talent to watch." —the Times
"A moving and evocative portrait of a little-known wartime tragedy." —Sunday Express
"A moving debut." —Woman & Home
"A wonderful debut." —Red Magazine
"Quite simply faultless." —The Bookbag
"Incredible - it had me glued, completely mesmerised." —Chick Lit Love
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- PublisherCorvus
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1782395687
- ISBN 13 9781782395683
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
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