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The Light Between Oceans

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Isolated at the tip of Australia as a lighthouse keeper, emotionally traumatised World War I veteran Tom fears for his wife's sanity after her third miscarriage.  Then a boat turns up carrying a dead man and a newborn baby.  They bring the baby girl up as their own.  The repercussions of this on the girl's biological family, and eventually Tom's guilt, are movingly portrayed.  This covers vast themes, moral dilemmas and heartbreaking decisions.  A doom-laden tale which really does make you question the rules as along the way someone has to get very hurt indeed ... but whom, is Tom's dilemma.  Powerful stuff and highly recommended.

 

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What a brilliant and memorable debut. Superb characters, heart-rending plot and, set on an island 100 miles from Australia, a uniquely beautiful setting. After the horrors of WW1 Tom finds first solace as a lighthouse keeper and joy as he shares the experience with his young wife. Then one morning a decision they take, seemingly for the best, has devastating consequences. We think this is a perfect book for reading groups.

 

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The Light Between Oceans by M L Stedman by Random House Audiobooks

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