Lighthousekeeping by Jeanette Winterson
In a tale that weaves together the past and present, a young orphan named Silver finds solace and purpose in the remote Scottish lighthouse where she is taken in by the enigmatic and kind-hearted Mr. Pew. As the keeper of the lighthouse, Mr. Pew shares captivating stories of love, loss, and adventure, particularly focusing on the life of the mysterious 19th-century clergyman Babel Dark. Through these narratives, Silver discovers the power of storytelling to illuminate the darkest corners of the human heart, ultimately learning to navigate her own journey of self-discovery and belonging.
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- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224-240
- Original Language
- English
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