About the book
The beam of a lighthouse – bringing hope, knowledge and safety in dark and uncertain places. But what if the lighthouse keeper himself is lost?
In 1977, in the shelter of a remote Aotearoa lighthouse, Annie wraps her arms around her two orphaned grandchildren. Her husband Bill, the keeper, shares old stories of the sea, sailors and the son he has lost, broken himself but doing what he can to help the children navigate their new lives. But how secure can they all be, with the looming threat of lighthouse closures and automation?
Forty years later, those grandchildren are adrift again, disconnected from each other and the lighthouse home that once anchored them. Buffeted by life, Jess and Robert find themselves drawn back towards the past, their grandfather’s stories and the world of the sea.
Light Keeping draws on the richness of family stories and their role in defining and connecting us. It is a story of hope and reconnection – of finding, and keeping, the light.
Editions of Light Keeping
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781991103208
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The beam of a lighthouse – bringing hope, knowledge and safety in dark and uncertain places. But what if the lighthouse keeper himself is lost?
In 1977, in the shelter of a remote Aotearoa lighthouse, Annie wraps her arms around her two orphaned grandchildren. Her husband Bill, the keeper, shares old stories of the sea, sailors and the son he has lost, broken himself but doing what he can to help the children navigate their new lives. But how secure can they all be, with the looming threat of lighthouse closures and automation?
Forty years later, those grandchildren are adrift again, disconnected from each other and the lighthouse home that once anchored them. Buffeted by life, Jess and Robert find themselves drawn back towards the past, their grandfather’s stories and the world of the sea.
Light Keeping draws on the richness of family stories and their role in defining and connecting us. It is a story of hope and reconnection – of finding, and keeping, the light.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Light Keeping about?
The beam of a lighthouse – bringing hope, knowledge and safety in dark and uncertain places. But what if the lighthouse keeper himself is lost?
In 1977, in the shelter of a remote Aotearoa lighthouse, Annie wraps her arms around her two orphaned grandchildren. Her husband Bill, the keeper, shares old stories of the sea, sailors and the son he has lost, broken himself but doing what he can to help the children navigate their new lives. But how secure can they all be, with the looming threat of lighthouse closures and automation?
Forty years later, those grandchildren are adrift again, disconnected from each other and the lighthouse home that once anchored them. Buffeted by life, Jess and Robert find themselves drawn back towards the past, their grandfather’s stories and the world of the sea.
Light Keeping draws on the richness of family stories and their role in defining and connecting us. It is a story of hope and reconnection – of finding, and keeping, the light.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Light Keeping?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Light Keeping?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781991103208
How long is Light Keeping and how many pages does it have?
Light Keeping has 220 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Light Keeping?
Adrienne Jansen
Who is the Publisher of the book Light Keeping?
Quentin Wilson Publishing
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Light Keeping is available as paperback(ISBN 9781991103208)
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