Wrap English novel, working quietly (7)
I believe the answer is:
envelop
'wrap' is the definition.
('envelop' can be a synonym of 'wrap')
'english novel working quietly' is the wordplay.
'english' becomes 'e' (abbreviation).
'working' is an anagram indicator.
'quietly' becomes 'p' (p for piano and quiet).
'novel' anagrammed gives 'nvelo'.
'e'+'nvelo'+'p'='ENVELOP'
(Other definitions for envelop that I've seen before include "Give all-round cover" , "Wrap around completely" , "Ring" , "Enfold - surround" , "Surround and embrace" .)