This is a story of right and wrong, and how sometimes they look the same ...
M.L. Stedman was born and raised in Western Australia, and now lives in London. The Light Between Oceans, her first novel, is an international bestseller, having spent well over a year on the New York Times Bestsellers list. As well as being translated into almost forty languages, the book was nominated for the Miles Franklin Award, the Women's Prize for Literature (the Orange/Bailey's Prize), and the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction to name a few, and won prizes including Best Literary Fiction, Best Newcomer and Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards, and Australian Indie Awards for Best Debut Novel and Book of the Year. Director Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond The Pines) is adapting the story for film, in association with producer David Heyman (Gravity, Harry Potter) and Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks Studios. Noah Taylor has worked in that garish world known as showbiz most of his adult life, best known for his acting roles he has also been making music and painting since his teens. His screen credits include Almost Famous, Tomb Raider and Game of Thrones. Noah lives on the south coast of England and is the father of a four year old girl.
'An extraordinary and heart-rending book about good people, tragic
decisions and the beauty found in each of them.'
*Markus Zusak, bestselling author of The Book Thief*
'Irresistible ... seductive ... a high concept plot that keeps you
riveted from the [start].'
*O, The Oprah Magazine*
'A love story that is both persuasive and tender.'
*The Sunday Times*
'An extraordinary book ... as inevitable as Hardy at his most
doom-laden. And as unforgettable.'
*The Guardian*
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