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  • By: Hazel Gaynor
  • Narrated by: Imogen Church
  • Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (212 ratings)

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter

By: Hazel Gaynor
Narrated by: Imogen Church
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Publisher's Summary

From the best-selling author of The Girl Who Came Home and The Girl from the Savoy comes a novel inspired by the extraordinary story of a remarkable young woman.

1838: when a terrible storm blows up off the Northumberland coast, Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper’s daughter, knows there is little chance of survival for the passengers on the small ship battling the waves. But her actions set in motion an incredible feat of bravery that echoes down the century.

1938: when 19-year-old Matilda Emmerson sails from across the Atlantic to New England, she faces an uncertain future. Sent away in disgrace, she must stay with her reclusive relative, Harriet Flaherty, a lighthouse keeper on Rhode Island. Once there, Matilda discovers a discarded portrait that opens a window onto a secret that will change her life forever.

©2018 Hazel Gaynor (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

"Beautiful, heart-wrenching yet life affirming - I loved it." (Fionnuala Kearney, author of You, Me and Other People)

"Hazel delivers a cast of strong, courageous women for readers to fall in love with." (writing.ie)

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love, love, love this story.

Author & Narrator blend language beautifully in this historical story. it shall stay with me.

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Beautiful

What a beautifully written story. I wanted to keep listening and at the same time didn’t want it to end. The narrator did it justice.

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My heart!

What a beautifully written story with equally beautiful narration! I love this book. It is thoughtful, careful, respectful and yet so deep and honest and heartfelt!

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Vivid and beautifully written.

The language in this book is beautiful and skilful! I feel like i have a collection of paintings in my mind of the places and events in this book.
The narrator was wonderful! So beautiful to listen to, and did a wonderful job with the different accents and voices!

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Historical events come alive.

As one who loves genealogy and historical fiction this book was a joy to listen to. The descriptive language paints detailed images in one's mind.

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This was a totally encompassing story

I thought the narrator was excellent with her varying accents and expression which very much portrayed the emotions and feelings at varying times of the story.
The story was of courage.

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Read this book!

Heart warming, captivating, generous and more. I was utterly carried away by this tale of two times. Beautifully written and well read.

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A great Read

A great story with excellent narration.
This story introduced the characters at a smooth pace, although a sad ending it portrays the hard work & dedication the lighthouse keepers endured,
This story gives a brief insight to how life was as a keeper in the 1800's to early 1900"s.
I got this book as a daily read special price but its worth full price.
Highly recommended.

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Women of courage and Independence

This book is well narrated but do not expect it to be an uplifting story. It tells of what life was like for women of the particular eras that are covered in this story. Women of courage and of striving for some independence.

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beautiful read

wonderful book I have laught, love and even cried, so look forward to reading more similar books thank you

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