The Wild Silence

The renowned Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller authored by Raynor Winn, known for selling over a million copies of her acclaimed book, The Salt Path, captures readers with its extraordinary narrative and inspiring themes. Described as "beautiful, a thrill to read" by The Times, and praised for her vivid prose that brings joy, Raynor Winn's work speaks to the transformative power of resilience and nature. Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, commends Winn for her "beautiful, luminous and magical" storytelling.In 2016, days before Raynor and her husband Moth were forcibly evicted, Moth received a devastating health diagnosis. Faced with this adversity, the couple embarked on a transformative trek over the 630-mile South West Coast Path, sustained by their ingenuity and love for the natural world. Upon returning, they felt confined by everyday life, yearning for the open skies and sea that once revived Moth.The opportunity to rewild an old Cornish farm presented itself, and the couple seized it, hoping to reconnect deeply with nature and heal. Raynor's brilliant and moving prose captures their journey, offering a continuation of their story from The Salt Path, and brings readers to tears, as noted by Sophie Raworth of the BBC. Praised by Stephen Moss as "brilliant, powerful and touching," the work resonates with those who've overcome hardships. The Observer highlights the deep conviction in her writing, while the Guardian appreciates the exploration of home.LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2021 and nominated for the Holyer an Gof Memoir Award, Raynor's storytelling inspires hope and resilience. Her depiction of the British landscape, with its enchanting coasts and diverse wildlife, coupled with her exquisite prose, reveals a tale of triumph where love prevails amid despair. Jackie Morris, illustrator of The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane, finds The Salt Path a life-affirming story rich with the essence of enduring love and the healing power of the natural world.