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Name: The Lighthouse Keeper
Author: James Michael Pratt

📘 The Lighthouse Keeper by James Michael Pratt

When tragedy claims the O'Banyon family, ten‑year‑old Peter is left orphaned and must flee to the rugged shores of Port Hope Island, where his uncle Billie, a charismatic lighthouse keeper, awaits. Through the rhythm of the beacon and the pulse of the sea, Peter learns the hidden story of Billie's past and the strength of family bonds. As World War II threatens the quiet town, Peter’s faith is tested, and he faces the ultimate test of love when he returns home, marries, and confronts unprecedented loss. In the twilight of his own life, he seeks to pass the lighthouse’s legacy to his daughter, hoping a miracle will sustain the truth he has guarded.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: James Michael Pratt

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