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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter

By: Hazel Gaynor
Narrated by: Imogen Church
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‘Exquisite… a clear head and shoulders above the rest’ Sunday Independent

1838: when a terrible storm blows up off the Northumberland coast, Grace Darling, the lighthouse-keeper’s daughter, knows there is little chance of survival for the passengers on the small ship battling the waves. But her actions set in motion an incredible feat of bravery that echoes down the century.
1938: when nineteen-year-old Matilda Emmerson sails from across the Atlantic to New England, she faces an uncertain future. Sent away in disgrace, she must stay with her reclusive relative, Harriet Flaherty, a lighthouse keeper on Rhode Island. Once there, Matilda discovers a discarded portrait that opens a window on to a secret that will change her life forever.

©2018 Hazel Gaynor (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
20th Century Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

‘Atmospheric’ My Weekly

‘Shines a brilliant light on female courage and endurance…A splendid read’ Kate Quinn, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network

‘This exquisite, thoroughly researched book places her a clear head and shoulders above the rest.’ Sunday Independent

‘Beautiful, heart-wrenching yet life affirming – I loved it.’ Fionnuala Kearney author of You, Me and Other People

‘A compelling read, the best kind of historical fiction.’ Portobello Book Blog

‘So absorbing, I couldn’t put it down.’ Book Chat

‘Hazel delivers a cast of strong, courageous women for readers to fall in love with.’ writing.ie

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This is a beautiful tale about love, honour, and courage. It is a story for mothers, daughters, aunties and grannies. It's a little less nuanced at the end... but I don't want to give spoilers. Imogen Church has just the right voice for the narration. My hat is off to her for accomplishing a good representation of all the different dialects!

A wonderfully woven tale

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Beautiful, heartwarming and heartbreaking. A history I didn't know existed. A must read for everyone!

loved it

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The narrator was amazing and made it easy to follow as there are time jumps. This is a love story that transcends through time. Great characters, very emotional, will listen to this again to this book.

Loved it.

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This is so beautiful, both the story and the reading. What a poetic and heartfull experience it was to read this!

Beautiful

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just so captivated with the story. flipping from character to an other a great discover

So involving

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