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The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter

Hazel Gaynor
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The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Hazel Gaynor

The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northumberland • 1830s

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor tells the interwoven stories of Grace Darling in 1838, a woman famous for her daring rescue at sea, and a young woman named Matilda in 1938, who uncovers her family's past. The novel explores themes of courage, legacy, and connection across generations.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

23,835 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor receives praise for its engaging narrative and evocative historical setting, drawing readers into the life of Grace Darling. The book skillfully intertwines past and present, though some critics note slow pacing and predictability. Overall, it offers a compelling portrayal of courage and legacy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter?

A reader who enjoys The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor likely appreciates historical fiction with strong female characters, intertwining timelines, and themes of love and resilience. Fans of The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman or Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline may find it appealing.

4.3

23,835 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northumberland • 1830s

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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