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From the author of the phenomenal 80-week Sunday Times bestseller 'The Salt Path' comes another extraordinary tale that has captivated readers and critics alike. Raynor Winn's 'The Wild Silence' has swiftly ascended to the pinnacle of the Sunday Times bestseller list, cementing her status as a million-copy bestselling author.
Winn's prose is nothing short of transformative, imbuing both her surroundings and her spirits with a shimmering quality that has garnered high praise. The Times lauds it as 'beautiful, a thrill to read', whilst Rachel Joyce, author of 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry', describes it as 'a beautiful, luminous and magical piece of writing'.
The narrative unfolds in 2016, when Winn and her husband Moth face the dual blows of impending eviction and a terminal diagnosis. Rather than succumbing to despair, they embark on an extraordinary 630-mile odyssey along the South West Coast Path, armed only with their wits, determination, and profound love of nature.
Upon their return to civilisation, the couple find themselves stifled by four walls, yearning for the sea and sky that had been their salvation. When an opportunity arises to rewild an old Cornish farm, they seize it, hoping to reconnect with the natural world and rediscover the healing path that had saved Moth's life.
Winn's talent for crafting prose shines through, with Sophie Raworth of the BBC praising her 'incredible way with words'. The book has been lauded for its unflinching approach, its luminous conviction, and its poignant exploration of the concept of home.
'The Wild Silence' has been longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2021 and nominated for the Holyer an Gof Memoir Award, further testament to its impact and significance in the literary world.
For those seeking a narrative of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of nature, 'The Wild Silence' offers a compelling continuation of the journey begun in 'The Salt Path'. It is a testament to enduring love, the healing power of the natural world, and the indomitable human spirit.
Book ISBN: | 9780241401477 |
Book Author: | Raynor Winn |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 196 x 32 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-05-27 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 206g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’