Name: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter
ISBN: 9780008255237

Hazel Gaynor

‘Compelling... I can’t recommend this one highly enough.’ Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife ‘Exquisite... a clear head and shoulders above the rest’ Sunday Independent

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter

From The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came Home comes a historical novel inspired by true events, and the extraordinary female lighthouse keepers of the past two hundred years. “They call me a heroine, but I am not deserving of such accolades. I am just an ordinary young woman who did her duty.” 1838: Northumberland, England. Longstone Lighthouse on the Farne Islands has been Grace Darling’s home for all of her twenty-two years. When she and her father rescue shipwreck survivors in a furious storm, Grace becomes celebrated throughout England, the subject of poems, ballads, and plays. But far more precious than her unsought fame is the friendship that develops between Grace and a visiting artist. Just as George Emmerson captures Grace with his brushes, she in turn captures his heart. 1938: Newport, Rhode Island. Nineteen-years-old and pregnant, Matilda Emmerson has been sent away from Ireland in disgrace. She is to stay with Harriet, a reclusive relative and assistant lighthouse keeper, until her baby is born. A discarded, half-finished portrait opens a window into Matilda’s family history. As a deadly hurricane approaches, two women, living a century apart, will be linked forever by their instinctive acts of courage and love.

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter

Rachel Kanyid

This was a beautiful book. Definitely brought up some emotions. I highly recommend for anyone who likes historical fiction that focuses mainly on women learning and growing as people.

Judy McClure

Really enjoyed this story and learning a bit more about Grace Darling whose name I've come across often. Became strongly connected to all the characters and their lives. Was sorry to have it end. Will rate this 4 stars when Goodreads allows.

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter

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