Minding the Light
Minding the Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher is a historical fiction novel published by Baker Publishing Group on July 3, 2018. This edition spans 336 pages and is written in English. The story follows Captain Reynolds Macy, who returns to Nantucket Island after six years at sea, only to find that everything has changed in his absence. As he grapples with the transformations around him, he encounters Daphne Coffin, a spirited woman who challenges his aloof demeanor and encourages him to reconnect with his Quaker roots.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines themes of love, faith, and community within the Quaker setting of Nantucket Island. As Ren seeks to become the man Daphne believes he can be, their relationship deepens, complicating matters further due to her engagement to Tristram Macy, Ren’s cousin and business partner. This story presents a rich exploration of personal growth and the complexities of love, inviting readers into a world where choices carry significant consequences.
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Six long years ago, Captain Reynolds Macy sailed away from his bride, looking forward to the day when he would return to Nantucket Island with a ship’s hold full of whale oil. But when that momentous day finally arrives, Ren soon discovers that everything has changed in his absence. Everything. “Is nothing on this island as it appears to be?” he whispers in despair.
Unlike most islanders, bold and spirited Daphne Coffin doesn’t defer to Ren as an authoritative whalemaster, but sees through his aloofness to the aching heart beneath. She encourages him to return to his Quaker roots and “mind the Light,” finding solace in God and community. As Ren becomes the man she believes him to be–honorable, wise, faithful–she finds herself falling in love with him.
But how can she, when her heart is spoken for? Tristram Macy is Ren’s business partner, cousin, and best friend–and Daphne’s fiancé. Love always comes at a cost, but when is the price too high?
Suzanne Woods Fisher welcomes readers back to the Quaker community on Nantucket Island for this riveting love story, full of unexpected moments.
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