The Distant Beacon
The Distant Beacon by Janette Oke, published by Baker Publishing Group in March 2002, is a historical fiction novel that explores themes of identity and belonging. This edition spans 272 pages and is written in English. The story follows Anne, who finds solace in her husband’s heritage and her new marriage to a theologian, while her daughter Nicole grapples with her own restlessness and the complexities of her heritage amidst the backdrop of the American colonies’ revolt against England.
Readers will encounter Nicole’s journey as she contemplates returning to her childhood home in Louisiana or settling in Nova Scotia with her birth parents. As she navigates her loyalties and the expectations placed upon her, Nicole’s unique legacy positions her to play a significant role in the historical events unfolding around her. The narrative delves into her internal conflicts regarding her identity as she faces choices that will shape her future and test her allegiances.
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“Anne’s sorrow over her husband’s death has been eased by the unexpected discovery of his heritage in the Harrow
family and by her marriage to a brilliant young theologian. But Nicole is as restless as ever and has decided to retutn to North America. Should she go to the Acadian family of her childhood in Louisiana’s bayous? Or should she settle in Nova Scotia near her birth parents? The American colonies are in revolt against England, and Uncle Charles asks her to go to Massachusetts to oversee his extensive landholdings. The attentions of the ship’s captain during the crossing touch a yearning deep within her, but she also realizes all her loyalties are about to be tested. Is she French? Is she English? Is she a supporter of the American cause? Nicole’s unique legacy will allow her to play an extraordinary role in the unfolding historic events, but will she be able to find a home for her heart?”
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