Light Between Oceans
Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman, published by Penguin Canada on March 19, 2018, is a poignant narrative set in 1926 that explores the lives of Tom Sherbourne, a lighthouse keeper, and his wife Isabel, who reside on the isolated Janus Rock off Western Australia. Their tranquil existence is disrupted when a boat washes ashore, carrying a dead man and a crying infant, leading them to make a life-altering decision that will have profound repercussions.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of family life, marriage, and the moral dilemmas faced by the couple as they navigate the consequences of their choices. The story unfolds as the true background of the infant is revealed, challenging the couple’s understanding of love and responsibility. This edition, comprising 368 pages, delves into themes of sacrifice and the complexities of human relationships, inviting reflection on the impact of decisions made in moments of desperation.
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The Light Between Oceans was the winner of three prestigious ABIA awards, including their ‘Book of the Year’, and also won the Indie Awards’ ‘Book of the Year’.
They break the rules and follow their hearts. What happens next will break yours.
1926. Tom Sherbourne is a young lighthouse keeper on a remote island off Western Australia. The only inhabitants of Janus Rock, he and his wife Isabel live a quiet life, cocooned from the rest of the world.
Then one April morning a boat washes ashore carrying a dead man and a crying infant – and the path of the couple’s lives hits an unthinkable crossroads.
Only years later do they discover the devastating consequences of the decision they made that day – as the baby’s real story unfolds …
Winner of three ABIA awards for Best Newcomer, Best Literary Novel and Book of the Year
Winner of two Indie Awards for Best Debut and Book of the Year
Winner of the Nielsen BookData Bookseller’s Choice Award for 2013
Recently voted Historical Novel of 2012 by GoodReads’ reading community
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