2.3 million copies sold
The international bestselling book of the major Hollywood film starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander (film to be released in UK 1 Nov 16)

The New York Times bestseller
A Richard and Judy bookclub favourite
Goodreads historical category winner

'Extraordinary and heartrending' MARKUS ZUSAK, author of The Book Thief

A boat washes up on the shore of a remote lighthouse keeper's island. It holds a dead man - and a crying baby. The only two islanders, Tom and his wife Izzy, are about to make a devastating decision.
They break the rules and follow their hearts. What happens next will break yours.

'Unforgettable' Guardian

'A moving tale ...prepare to weep' New York Times

A stunning debut novel about a lighthouse keeper and his wife. They break the rules and follow their hearts. What happens next will break yours.

About the Author
M L STEDMAN was born and raised in Western Australia and now lives in London. The Light Between Oceans is her first novel. An award-winning international bestseller, the book has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and is published in 45 countries. In 2016 it was made into a Dreamworks film starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, produced by Heyday Films.

Reviews
A love story that is both persuasive and tender * The Sunday Times *
An extraordinary book . . . Unforgettable * Guardian *
A description of the extraordinary, sustaining power of a marriage to bind two people together in love * Daily Mail *
It is not only the plot that it so compelling . . . What makes this wonderful novel stand out is the cast of emotionally fragile characters, all of whom inspire tremendous sympathy in the reader * Daily Express *
A moving tale . . . prepare to weep * New York Times *


Awards
Winner of Nielsen BookData/ABA Book of the Year Award - Booksellers' Choice 2013. Long-listed for Miles Franklin Literary Award 2013.



Book Information
ISBN 9780552779074
Author M L Stedman
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Black Swan
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 245g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 110mm * 29mm