The Rest is Silence
The Rest is Silence follows the life of shy schoolgirl Muriel Mead, who disappears from a village lane on the eve of World War II. However, Muriel's life and disappearance are more complicated and unexpected than initially believed. Her story, told by two different narrators across two companion novels, reveals Muriel's determination to live on her own terms in search of silence and a place to call home.
Although a mystery lies at the heart of both books, The Rest is Silence is not a thriller; rather, it’s a beautifully crafted exploration of how we seek and assess truth and what it means to live a life that is out of sync with others.
About the Author
Jen Hyatt is a writer, performer and activist. She is a member of the Society of Authors. Mostly she writes for adults, but has also published the King of Kazam, a modern fairy tale picture book for children; wrote and performed in a one-woman comedy show about Modern Sin at the Edinburgh Festival; and hosted two popular podcasts featuring women writers.
Her non-fiction writing has been published by the Guardian, Forbes, and the World Economic Forum.
Previously, she worked as a social entrepreneur founding over thirty nonprofit ventures internationally, raising £50m, and winning numerous awards including Red Magazine’s Digital Woman of the Year and Freeman of London. Her media and public speaking appearances include the BBC, TED and Davos. She was born queer and working class on a farm in rural Dorset and now lives in Edinburgh.
