The Light Between Oceans. Book Summary

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M.L. Stedman

What’s inside

A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from a drifting rowing boat.

You’ll Learn

  • Exploration of right and wrong in complex situations
  • Understanding the impact of isolation on decision-making
  • Insights into post-war life and historical settings
  • Emotional engagement with characters’ dilemmas

Key Points

  • Isolated life at Janus Rock lighthouse
  • Discovery and rescue of a baby at sea
  • Moral complexity of raising another’s child
  • Impact of decisions on community and personal lives
  • Unraveling of secrets and their consequences
  • Search for belonging and redemption

Who’s it For

  • Fiction lovers
  • Historical novel enthusiasts
  • Readers interested in moral dilemmas
  • Fans of emotional and romantic narratives

About the author

M.L. Stedman is an Australian author celebrated for her poignantly crafted debut novel ‘The Light Between Oceans’.