by JaneHawking (Author)
Growing up in London in the aftermath of the Second World War, Ruth is an observant and thoughtful child who finds herself in a confusing and mysterious adult world. She seeks refuge in her memories of her idyllic stays with her grandparents in the picturesque East Anglian countryside - which provide comforting visions of a simpler life. As she comes to terms with her surroundings and her own adolescence, Ruth finds the motivation to pursue the tantalizing dream which has governed her childhood, and discovers some family secrets along the way. A coming-of-age novel about the unpredictable nature of human behaviour and about taking control of one's destiny, Silent Music is a timeless portrait of post-war Britain, as well as a lyrical paean to hope and aspiration.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 544
Edition: 01
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd
Published: 22 Sep 2016
ISBN 10: 1846884128
ISBN 13: 9781846884122
Book Overview: Written by bestselling author Jane Hawking, whose previous book Travelling to Infinity has sold over 200,000 copies. Silent Music is wonderful coming-of-age novel about the unpredictable nature of human behaviour and about taking control of one's destiny