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Hailed as a Sunday Times Bestseller, 'The Lamplighters' masterfully blends elements of mystery, horror, and the supernatural into a riveting psychological exploration. As The Guardian aptly notes, it's a multifaceted narrative that grips readers from start to finish.
The tale unfolds in Cornwall, 1972, where three lighthouse keepers inexplicably vanish from their remote post. The scene is rife with perplexing details: a door locked from within, timepieces frozen, and a log describing tempestuous weather contradicted by a week of clear skies. What befell these men in their isolated tower?
Two decades on, the women left in the wake of this tragedy - Helen, Jenny, and Michelle - grapple with unresolved grief. Their shared experience, rather than uniting them, has driven a wedge between them. Enter an inquisitive writer, offering them a platform to voice their long-silenced perspectives. Yet, only by confronting their deepest fears can the truth finally surface.
Emma Stonex's 'The Lamplighters' is a captivating mystery steeped in the briny air of the Cornish coast. Inspired by actual events, this unforgettable narrative deftly navigates the complexities of love and loss, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. As SJ Watson, author of 'Before I Go To Sleep', aptly summarises, it's "A mystery, a love story and a ghost story, all at once".
Book ISBN: | 9781529047356 |
Book Weight: | 264g |
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