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“As Tom wandered back to Mrs Mewett’s, he thought about the little relics at the lighthouse – Docherty’s knitting, his wife’s jar of humbugs that sat untouched in the pantry. Lives gone, traces left. And he wondered about the despair of the man, destroyed by grief. It didn’t take a war to push you over that edge.”

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Book:The Light Between Oceans
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The Light Between Oceans

This novel follows a lighthouse keeper and his wife who discover a baby washed ashore on a remote island. The story delves into the complexities of their decision-making and the profound impact it has on their lives and the lives of others. more

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