The Light Between Oceans: The heartrending Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy pick

M L Stedman

Apr 2012 · Random House

About this ebook

OVER FOUR MILLION COPIES SOLD

The Top Ten New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller - a heart-rending story of a lighthouse keeper and his wife who face a life-changing moral dilemma.

'Unforgettable' GUARDIAN
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A boat washes up on the shore of a remote lighthouse keeper's island. It holds a dead man - and a crying baby. The only two islanders, Tom and his wife Izzy, are about to make a devastating decision.

They break the rules and follow their hearts. What happens next will break yours.
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PRAISE FOR THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS:
'Irresistible . . . a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page' Oprah Magazine
'A moving tale . . . prepare to weep' New York Times
'A love story that is both persuasive and tender' Sunday Times

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
***** 'A beautiful, poignant story, very well told'
***** 'By far, one of the best books I've ever read'
***** 'A stunning and enjoyable read, one you won't forget'

Now a major motion picture starring Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender and Rachel Weisz

Ratings and reviews

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.

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.

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.

About the author

M L STEDMAN was born and raised in Western Australia and now lives in London. The Light Between Oceans is her first novel. An award-winning international bestseller, the book has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and is published in 45 countries. In 2016 it was made into a Dreamworks film starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, produced by Heyday Films.