Illumination Night
Illumination Night by Alice Hoffman, published by Penguin Publishing Group on February 5, 2002, is a reprint edition comprising 272 pages. This novel presents a modern chronicle of a marriage, exploring themes of passion and family life against the backdrop of the Grand Illumination festival on Martha’s Vineyard. The narrative intertwines the lives of a striking young man, an elderly woman on a mission to save her granddaughter, and a family grappling with fears and desires, all while a high school girl disrupts their lives in unexpected ways.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters navigating their complex relationships, marked by yearning, sin, and redemption. The story delves into the intricacies of parenthood and friendship, as well as the balance between self-protection and generosity. Through its exploration of these themes, Illumination Night offers a reflective look at the human experience, making it a notable addition to the literary fiction genre.
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A modern chronicle of a marriage and a bittersweet exploration of an extraordinary passion from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic.
Beginning on the night of the Grand Illumination, a festival of lanterns held each summer on Martha’s Vineyard, Illumination Night follows the lives of a young blond giant who is as beautiful as he is frightening; an old woman at the end of her life whose last mission is to save her granddaughter’s soul; a family torn apart by a wife’s fears and a husband’s unrealized desires—and the high school girl who comes to Martha’s Vineyard against her will, who steals husbands and cars, and who will bring everyone together in a web of yearning, sin, and ultimate redemption. Both riveting and reflective, this is a story of “parenthood and friendship, self-protection and generosity, dream and disillusionment” (Newsday) that brings to light the talent that has made Alice Hoffman an acclaimed bestselling author.
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