About the book
Lighthousekeeping tells the tale of Silver (\"My mother called me Silver. I was born part precious metal, part pirate.\"), an orphaned girl who is taken in by blind Mr. Pew, the mysterious and miraculously old keeper of a lighthouse on the Scottish coast. Pew tells Silver stories of Babel Dark, a nineteenth-century clergyman. Dark lived two lives: a public one mired in darkness and deceit and a private one bathed in the light of passionate love. For Silver, Dark's life becomes a map through her own darkness, into her own story, and, finally, into love.
One of the most original and extraordinary writers of her generation, Jeanette Winterson has created a modern fable about the transformative power of storytelling.
Editions of Lighthousekeeping
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780156032896
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547541488
Read an Excerpt
Lighthousekeeping tells the tale of Silver (\"My mother called me Silver. I was born part precious metal, part pirate.\"), an orphaned girl who is taken in by blind Mr. Pew, the mysterious and miraculously old keeper of a lighthouse on the Scottish coast. Pew tells Silver stories of Babel Dark, a nineteenth-century clergyman. Dark lived two lives: a public one mired in darkness and deceit and a private one bathed in the light of passionate love. For Silver, Dark's life becomes a map through her own darkness, into her own story, and, finally, into love.
One of the most original and extraordinary writers of her generation, Jeanette Winterson has created a modern fable about the transformative power of storytelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lighthousekeeping about?
Lighthousekeeping tells the tale of Silver (\"My mother called me Silver. I was born part precious metal, part pirate.\"), an orphaned girl who is taken in by blind Mr. Pew, the mysterious and miraculously old keeper of a lighthouse on the Scottish coast. Pew tells Silver stories of Babel Dark, a nineteenth-century clergyman. Dark lived two lives: a public one mired in darkness and deceit and a private one bathed in the light of passionate love. For Silver, Dark's life becomes a map through her own darkness, into her own story, and, finally, into love.
One of the most original and extraordinary writers of her generation, Jeanette Winterson has created a modern fable about the transformative power of storytelling.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lighthousekeeping?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
Where can I read a sample of Lighthousekeeping?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780156032896
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lighthousekeeping?
Jeanette Winterson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lighthousekeeping is available as paperback(ISBN 9780156032896) and ebook(ISBN 9780547541488)
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