The Silent Hour (1917)

By Charlotte Burd

Book Overview

The Silent Hour is a novel written by Charlotte Burd and first published in 1917. The story revolves around a young woman named Cynthia who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to London after her father's death. She finds work as a governess and becomes involved with the family she works for, including the charming and mysterious Mr. Luttrell.As Cynthia becomes more enmeshed in the family's affairs, she begins to uncover secrets and scandals that threaten to destroy their reputation. Meanwhile, she struggles with her own feelings for Mr. Luttrell, who seems to be hiding something from her.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the social mores of early 20th century England. It is a gripping tale of suspense and romance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437306764
• ISBN13: 9781437306767
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"