The Light Between Oceans
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4.4 • 1.4K Ratings
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Publisher Description
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 Literary Novel, Best Newcomer and Book of the Year
Winner of two Indie Awards for Best Debut and Book of the Year
Recently voted Historical Novel of 2012 by GoodReads' reading community
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
When World War I veteran Tom and his new wife, Isabel, take up residence in the lighthouse on Australia's remote Janus Rock, their future prospects seem as infinite as the sea that surrounds them. From this memorable premise, Australian author M.L. Stedman spins out a twisty plot that pulls no punches, upending Tom and Isabel's life and keeping them—and us—guessing at their eventual fate. At once heartbreaking and stubbornly hopeful, The Light Between Oceans is a love story, a morality tale and above all a, gorgeously written yarn you won't want to put down.
Customer Reviews
The Light Between Oceans
Easy to read but with confronting ideas. I am sure that all who read it would be wondering what they would do in the same situation.
Amazing book, best I've read for ages
This book made me cry and I didn't know how I wanted it to end. Would recommend to anybody.
made me cry
I cried a few times through this book. Read it in a day and a half. Absolutely loved it!!