M. L. Stedman

This book, The Light Between Oceans by M.L Stedman, is an emotionally powerful and captivating read. It’s a story of love, courage and the power of a father’s commitment to his family. The novel follows Tom Sherbourne, a lighthouse keeper in Australia during World War I, and his wife Isabel as they struggle to cope with the anguish of their pasts and their longing for a future together.

The writing is beautiful and evocative, transporting readers to the remote island where Tom and Isabel find solace and comfort in each other’s company. Through stunningly vivid descriptions of the rugged Australian landscape and its sparse inhabitants, Stedman captures the essence of human connection in times of tragedy and pain.

Stedman deftly interweaves tragedies from both Tom and Isabel’s pasts that force them to confront difficult moral choices. Most notably, when they are presented with a baby they rescued from an adrift rowing boat off the coast of the island, they must decide whether or not to keep her as their own. This decision leads them down a path that tests their strength and resilience as individuals but ultimately binds them closer together as a couple.

Overall, The Light Between Oceans is an incredibly moving story about love and loss that will stay with you long after you close the book. It’s sure to be enjoyed by readers who appreciate thoughtful literature with strong emotional themes. For these reasons, it is highly recommended for fans of historical fiction looking for an emotionally charged read.