The Light Between Oceans: The emotional, must-read Sunday Times bestselling historical novel
Apr 2012 · Random House
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Discover the sweeping Sunday Times bestselling and prize-winning novel, made into a major motion picture starring Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, and Rachel Weisz.
NEARLY FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD
'An extraordinary book...Unforgettable' Guardian
'A moving tale . . . prepare to weep' New York Times
'Irresistible . . . a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page' Oprah Magazine
'A love story that is both persuasive and tender' Sunday Times
‘A moving tale. One of this year's must-reads’ Stylist Magazine
‘Delicate and imaginative . . . beautifully written . . . deserves every single bit of its success.’ Scotsman
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After experiencing the horrors of The Western Front, Tom moves to Janus Island to work as a lighthouse keeper. He hopes that life on the remote island with his wife Izzy will bring him peace following the war.
The two of them are happy together, although frustrations arise the longer they try for a child that never comes.
But then, one day, a boat washes up on the shore of their little island. In it, lies a dead man - and a crying baby.
Faced with an impossible decision, Tom and Izzy do what they think is right and follow their hearts. What happens next will break yours.
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READERS ADORE IT:
***** 'A beautiful, poignant story'
***** 'By far, one of the best books I've ever read'
***** 'A stunning and enjoyable read, one you won't forget'
**Cover may vary**
NEARLY FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD
'An extraordinary book...Unforgettable' Guardian
'A moving tale . . . prepare to weep' New York Times
'Irresistible . . . a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page' Oprah Magazine
'A love story that is both persuasive and tender' Sunday Times
‘A moving tale. One of this year's must-reads’ Stylist Magazine
‘Delicate and imaginative . . . beautifully written . . . deserves every single bit of its success.’ Scotsman
____________________
After experiencing the horrors of The Western Front, Tom moves to Janus Island to work as a lighthouse keeper. He hopes that life on the remote island with his wife Izzy will bring him peace following the war.
The two of them are happy together, although frustrations arise the longer they try for a child that never comes.
But then, one day, a boat washes up on the shore of their little island. In it, lies a dead man - and a crying baby.
Faced with an impossible decision, Tom and Izzy do what they think is right and follow their hearts. What happens next will break yours.
____________________
READERS ADORE IT:
***** 'A beautiful, poignant story'
***** 'By far, one of the best books I've ever read'
***** 'A stunning and enjoyable read, one you won't forget'
**Cover may vary**
Ratings and reviews
4.4
122 reviews
Annmarie Regan
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February 24, 2015
Found it a bit hard to get into at first but once I was hooked I couldn't put it down. As someone who has lost a child the story Reminded me vividly of the longing a parent has for their child and how empty your arms are when they have gone. Written very well.
8 people found this review helpful
Trish Mills
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December 21, 2015
Tiresome story, naff twee dialogue, painful to read at times, cringe making, didn't appreciate the swearing much either, speech too modern, obvious ending. It didn't know whether to be amusing or serious.
5 people found this review helpful
Daniela Iacoppi
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January 29, 2016
Many tears reading this beautiful story. Made me want to hold my daughter in my arms and never let go. Heart wrenching tale where unconditional love erases the clarity of reason.
3 people found this review helpful
About the author
M L Stedman was born and raised in Western Australia and now lives in London. Her first novel, The Light Between Oceans, was a Sunday Times, New York Times and international bestseller and won the Goodreads Choice Best Historical Novel Award and the HWA Goldsboro Crown Debut. It was also longlisted for the Women’s Prize and the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, nominated for the International IMPAC Dublin literary award voted for by librarians, and shortlisted as an Amazon Rising Star. In Australia, it won the Indie Best Debut and Indie Best Book Awards, and was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award and the Literary Society Gold Medal. It also won the Australian Book Industry Awards for Best Newcomer, Best Literary Fiction and Book of the Year. The Light Between Oceans has been published in around forty-five languages and has sold nearly five million copies worldwide. It was made into a Dreamworks film starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, produced by Heyday Films. A Far-flung Life is M L Stedman’s second novel, to be published worldwide.
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