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...