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The light between oceans follows a childless, married couple who maintain a remote Australian lighthouse. Their tranquil routine is disrupted when a boat reaches the shore with a lone infant, introducing new complexities into their secluded existence. The novel explores themes of family, responsibility, and the quiet yet profound impacts that unexpected visitors can bring to an isolated setting.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: M. L. Stedman
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