Light Fracture
Light Fracture by Deena C. Bouknight is a historical literary fiction published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print US on April 24, 2021. This edition spans 332 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around Agnes, whose tragic fall from the Morris Island lighthouse has become a part of local folklore. The story explores the complexities surrounding her death, questioning whether it was a result of mental illness or influenced by those around her, including the lighthouse keeper and a teacher.
Readers will find a well-researched portrayal of life in South Carolina’s lowcountry during a time when societal struggles were often hidden. The book delves into themes of patience and the significance of the lighthouse, set against the backdrop of an era where natural disasters like earthquakes were unimaginable. Through its exploration of historical context and personal turmoil, Light Fracture invites readers to reflect on the intricacies of human experience and the shadows of the past.
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Agnes’ plummet inside the Morris Island lighthouse became the stuff of local lore and ghost stories. But was her actual death driven by mental illness? Or, did the lighthouse keeper play a part? The teacher? This well-researched historical literary fiction illumines struggles meant to stay shrouded in a time when patience was a virtue, a lighthouse saved lives, and an earthquake was the furthest notion in the minds of those living in South Carolina’s lowcountry.
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