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Tracy, Louis
1863
1928
Holmes, Gordon
The Pillar of Light
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"The Pillar of Light" by Louis Tracy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is centered around the Gulf Rock lighthouse, focusing on its keeper, Stephen Brand, and his companions as they navigate the challenges of life at sea, including a dramatic rescue that intertwines their fates with an abandoned baby. The book explores themes of duty, adventure, and the complexity of human relationships, promising both suspense and emotional depth as the characters confront the mysteries of the ocean and their own pasts. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the solitary yet vital life of the lighthouse keeper, Stephen Brand, watching over the treacherous waters and responding to the foggy night. The atmosphere is heavy with suspense as Brand spots a drifting lifeboat, leading to the discovery of a baby hidden beneath a sail, representing both a miracle and a mystery. As Brand grapples with the potential tragedy surrounding the lifeboat, he is drawn into a life-altering event that forces him to confront his own past. The chapters unfold amidst vivid descriptions of the sea, revealing not only the dangers of the environment but also the characters' connections to one another as they face impending storms, both literal and metaphorical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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