Author:Susan Hill
A beautiful, lyrical novel about love and loss, and grief and mourning from the author of The Woman in Black.
After just a year of close, loving marriage, Ruth has been widowed. Her beloved husband, Ben, has been killed in a tragic accident and Ruth is left, suddenly and totally bereft.
Unable to share her sorrow and grief with Ben's family, who are dealing with their pain in their own way, Ruth becomes increasingly isolated, burying herself in her cottage in the countryside as the seasons change around her. Only Ben's young brother Jo, is able to reach out beyond his own grief, to offer Ruth the compassion which might reclaim her from her own devastating unhappiness.
One of those novels you never forget
—— The TimesI love this wonderful book... Just read it
—— Jo Brand , BBC Radio 4, A Good ReadOne of Hill’s earlier, quieter masterpieces
—— Emma Hagestadt , IndependentImmediately arresting…you come away affected, but there is a quiet, unhurried pace which is, incongruously, a lovely and fitting touch
—— bookgeeks.co.ukA brilliantly funny boy-meets-girl story
—— MAIL ON SUNDAYA moving, funny, all-too-relatable tale of boy seeking girl, with some gripping twists and turns...an unmissable read which will have you laughing out loud and melt your heart, all at once
—— COSMOPOLITANA very clever twist on the age old story of boy meets girl...brilliantly-conceived, funny and moving
—— DAILY MIRRORLooks set to be this summer's One Day...a delight
—— NET-A-PORTER[one of] this year's coolest must-reads
—— StylistHere’s a chance to look smug among the crowds of 50 Shades readers, and impress your partner with your devotion to romance novels. A brilliantly funny boy-meets-girl story
—— Mail on SundayA light, heart-warming story of one man's struggle with life, work and finding true love
—— Top SanteDanny Wallace’s long-awaited debut novel is so worth the wait… a moving, funny, all-too-relatable tale of boy seeking girl, with some gripping twists and turns… an unmissable read which will have you laughing out loud and melt your heart, all at once
—— CosmopolitanMy top tip for 2012's runaway success, with a very clever twist on the age old story of boy meets girl
—— Henry Sutton , Daily MirrorBrilliantly-conceived, funny and moving
—— Daily MirrorLike a tincture for sore minds. Captivating… certain to make you feel better about life
—— ShortListLooks set to be this summer's One Day...A delight
—— Net-A-PorterMr. Wallace proves with this first novel that you can open the fridge and make something new…
—— New York TimesA remarkable debut
—— Philadelphia ExaminerDelicate and imaginative . . . beautifully written . . . deserves every single bit of its success
—— ScotsmanLike a lighthouse, [The Light Between Oceans] shines a light in dark places, and its emotional resonance will stay with you for days
—— Irish ExaminerA thought-provoking debut novel . . . this beautifully delineated tale of love and loss, right and wrong, and what we will do for the happiness of those most dear to us, is moving without being maudlin
—— Boston GlobeAn extraordinary and heart-rending book about good people, tragic decisions, and the beauty found in each of them
—— Markus Zusak, author of THE BOOK THIEFMesmerising...the sheer passion and poetry of Stedman's prose carries us on a wave of emotion and heartbreak.
—— Women's WeeklyThe Light Between Oceans unfurls in small acts, at first feeling slight to touch, then building in emotional substance. Into the spaces between words, Stedman breathes an anxiety and pulsating intensity that roils with the ocean and the lighthouse beacon.
—— Sydney Morning HeraldPick of the month: The memorable and moving tale of one couple’s search for happiness
—— Woman and HomeA description of the extraordinary, sustaining power of a marriage to bind two people together in love, through the most emotionally harrowing circumstances.
—— Daily MailThe characters are beautifully drawn...A completely unique read. ****
—— Heat MagazineBook of the Week. Critics are buzzing about The Light Between Oceans, the gripping debut from M L Stedman.
—— Grazia Magazine