Tom Sherbourne and his wife Isabel live an isolated life as keepers of the Janus Rock lighthouse off the coast of Western Australia after World War I.
Their discovery of a baby washed ashore in a dinghy triggers profound moral dilemmas, testing their marriage and their understanding of right and wrong.
The remote lighthouse setting amplifies themes of solitude, the consequences of choices, and the intricate, often heartbreaking, complexities of love and loss.
This seminal modernist novel centers on the Ramsay family's visits to their summer home on the Isle of Skye, with the distant lighthouse a recurring, symbolic presence.
Woolf masterfully explores themes of perception, the passage of time, memory, and the intricate inner lives of her characters through a stream-of-consciousness narrative.
The lighthouse itself becomes a powerful motif representing longing, artistic endeavor, the search for meaning, and the elusive nature of human connection.
Inspired by the true story of Grace Darling, this novel interweaves her heroic 1838 rescue from the Longstone Lighthouse with the narrative of a young woman in 1938 England.
Matilda, living in Newport, Rhode Island, uncovers family secrets linking her to Grace, revealing parallel stories of courage and sacrifice connected to lighthouses.
Themes of female bravery, societal constraints, legacy, and resilience are central to this evocative dual-timeline historical fiction.
Young orphan Silver is apprenticed to the blind and enigmatic lighthouse keeper, Pew, at the remote Cape Wrath lighthouse in Scotland.
The novel lyrically explores the power of storytelling, the nature of love, loss, and the challenging journey of forging an identity in an isolated, windswept landscape.
Pew’s fantastical tales and the rugged environment shape Silver's understanding of herself and the world, making the lighthouse a vessel of stories and transformation.
Commander Adam Dalgliesh is called to Combe Island off the Cornish coast, a private retreat for the elite, to investigate a suspicious death at its historic lighthouse-turned-sanatorium.
The isolated and atmospheric setting of the converted lighthouse, now a place of supposed rest, becomes a crucible for simmering tensions and dark secrets.
This classic mystery unfolds as Dalgliesh meticulously uncovers the truth hidden among the island's influential and secretive guests.
Inspired by a real maritime mystery, this novel delves into the unexplained 1972 disappearance of three keepers from a remote Cornish sea-tower lighthouse.
Decades later, the women they left behind—wives and girlfriends—grapple with enduring grief, suspicion, and the haunting ambiguity of what truly happened.
The narrative masterfully explores themes of isolation, love, obsession, and the psychological toll of the sea and its lonely, watchful sentinels.
Set on a desolate island near Cape Horn, this adventure novel follows the three keepers of a newly built lighthouse as they defend their vital beacon against ruthless pirates.
The narrative underscores themes of survival, unwavering duty, and the stark battle between civilization and savagery in an extremely isolated environment.
Verne's story turns the lighthouse into a symbol of human resilience and the struggle to maintain light against encroaching darkness.
A woman flees her London life and inherits a derelict lighthouse keeper's cottage on the wild Connemara coast of Ireland, hoping to start anew.
There, she uncovers long-buried family secrets and finds herself entangled in local mysteries and an unexpected romance, all under the shadow of the imposing local lighthouse.
The novel explores themes of destiny, the healing power of love, and how the echoes of the past resonate within the dramatic, atmospheric landscape.
Peter O’Banyon, a lighthouse keeper on the windswept North Carolina coast, spends a stormy night reflecting on his life of profound love, tragic loss, and steadfast duty.
The novel is a poignant celebration of enduring commitment, the sacrifices made for love, and the quiet heroism found in a life dedicated to guiding others safely.
Against the backdrop of the guiding light he tends, Peter's memories illuminate a story of deep devotion and the lasting impact of a life spent by the sea.
In late 19th-century Maine, a strong-willed woman seeking independence and a fresh start agrees to marry a reclusive lighthouse keeper.
She must adapt to the profound isolation of lighthouse living, confront her husband's secrets, and strive to build trust in their unconventional marriage.
The story focuses on themes of resilience, the complexities of love, and the challenge of forging a meaningful connection in a rugged coastal environment.
Set in 19th-century Key West, Emily Lowry courageously takes over her husband’s duties as lighthouse keeper after he mysteriously disappears.
While tending the light, she navigates societal expectations for women, personal hardship, racial tensions, and the dangerous allure of a forbidden love.
The novel vividly portrays female strength and the struggle for independence within a demanding historical role against a richly detailed backdrop.
Liv takes her three daughters to a remote Scottish lighthouse where she's commissioned to paint a mural, only to find the place steeped in dark local legends and unsettling history.
The isolated setting becomes a stage for eerie occurrences and chilling discoveries, linking present dangers to historic witch trials and a missing child.
This atmospheric thriller blends folklore, the strength of maternal bonds, and the haunting secrets concealed within the ancient lighthouse walls.
In a dystopian future where society has collapsed under environmental ruin and oppressive bureaucracy, Nadia embarks on a quest for the mythical Lighthouse Island.
This fabled sanctuary represents a beacon of hope and freedom in a ravaged world, and her journey towards it is fraught with peril and unexpected discoveries.
The lighthouse symbolizes the enduring human spirit and the relentless search for a better life amidst societal and ecological devastation.
Set on the rugged northern Minnesota shore of Lake Superior around the turn of the 20th century, this novel chronicles the life of Thea Eide, who inhabits a remote lighthouse.
The story follows Thea and her descendants as they navigate hardship, isolation, and the unforgiving beauty of the wilderness surrounding the guiding light.
It explores themes of survival, family legacy, and the deep, often challenging, connection between humans and their stark environment.
A mysterious California lighthouse with a tragic past connects a contemporary photographer to an unsolved Hollywood mystery from the 1950s.
The atmospheric lighthouse setting is central as she uncovers long-hidden secrets of obsession, forbidden love, and betrayal spanning generations.
Dual timelines converge, revealing the haunting truths of the lighthouse and the lives of its former inhabitants, all caught in a web of allure and danger.
Elderly and blind, Elizabeth recounts her childhood on a remote Lake Superior lighthouse island to Morgan, a troubled youth helping her transcribe her memories.
Through Elizabeth's fragmented recollections and old keeper's logs, a complex story of family, deeply buried secrets, resilience, and loss unfolds.
The lighthouse serves as a powerful symbol of memory, enduring strength, and the profound impact of isolation on human lives.
Helen, her estranged mother, and her stoic grandmother confront painful family history as they gather at a coastal home in 1990s Ireland to care for Helen's dying brother.
The nearby Blackwater Lightship, where Helen's grandfather served and her grandmother has a deep connection, symbolizes unspoken truths and strained familial bonds.
This poignant Booker Prize-shortlisted novel delicately explores themes of grief, reconciliation, and the complex, often silent, ties that bind generations.
Will Elliott, a devoted and aging lighthouse keeper on the picturesque English coast, faces the imminent automation of his beloved lighthouse and the end of his way of life.
The novel thoughtfully explores themes of tradition versus modernity, the profound solace of solitude, and the inevitable march of change.
It is a gentle story of memory, the deep connection between a man and his guiding light, and the poignant transition into a new era.
Jesse Morgan, a solitary and haunted lighthouse keeper on the rugged Pacific Northwest coast, finds his isolated existence disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious woman.
Mary Dare, seeking refuge from her own troubled past, washes up at his remote post, leading to an unexpected chance for healing and love for both.
The lighthouse offers a sanctuary where redemption, trust, and new beginnings become possible against a backdrop of wild, natural beauty.
Mary Mason returns to a remote Tasmanian island lighthouse, a place that profoundly shaped her early married life, to confront painful memories and seek closure.
The stark beauty and profound isolation of the lighthouse setting frame a deeply emotional story of love, devastating loss, and eventual self-discovery.
Themes of grief, human resilience, and the powerful connection to wild, untamed landscapes are explored with sensitivity and depth.
This novel plunges into the intensely solitary and demanding world of a lighthouse keeper stationed in a storm-battered, remote location.
It meticulously examines the psychological toll of extreme isolation, the unwavering commitment to duty, and the keeper's often precarious struggle with sanity.
The atmospheric narrative vividly captures the challenging and frequently perilous existence within the confined, echoing walls of the lighthouse.
Lillian Arrington grows up within the lonely confines of a lighthouse on a remote Maine island during the late 1800s, her world circumscribed by the sea and the light.
Her isolated upbringing profoundly shapes her journey of self-discovery, her experiences with love, and her eventual confrontation with hidden family secrets.
The lighthouse is portrayed as both her protective sanctuary and her restrictive prison as she yearns for a world beyond its searching beam.
In the quiet English seaside village of Exham-on-Sea, the discovery of a body near the historic local lighthouse shatters the peace and sparks an investigation.
Amateur sleuth Libby Forest, a former police officer, delves into the case, uncovering a trove of local secrets and hidden motives tied to the coastal landmark.
This cozy mystery skillfully uses the evocative lighthouse setting to build atmosphere and weave a web of intrigue among the town's residents.
A series of baffling and mysterious disappearances plagues an isolated, ancient lighthouse situated on a desolate Scottish island, prompting a chilling investigation.
Investigators arrive to confront the dark secrets harbored within the crumbling structure and explore the possibility of supernatural forces at play.
This atmospheric thriller blends intense suspense with the eerie ambiance of a haunted, lonely lighthouse guarding forgotten truths.
This historical novel fictionalizes the extraordinary life of Ida Lewis, the celebrated 19th-century lighthouse keeper of Lime Rock Light in Newport, Rhode Island.
It vividly portrays her remarkable courage, her numerous daring rescues from treacherous waters, and the formidable challenges she faced as a woman in a man's world.
The story highlights her unwavering dedication to the light and the countless mariners whose lives she saved through her bravery and skill.
Set on 19th-century Cape Cod, Hannah Snow finds herself thrust into the role of lightkeeper when her husband, the official keeper, mysteriously vanishes.
She battles profound isolation, the harsh judgment of her community, and the relentless elements while desperately searching for answers and protecting her family.
The novel showcases a woman's remarkable resilience and inner strength as she navigates the demanding responsibilities of maintaining the light.
This poignant novella, a classic of Polish literature, tells the story of Skawiński, an aging Polish political exile who finds a measure of peace as a lighthouse keeper in Aspinwall, Panama.
His solitary, meticulously ordered life is unexpectedly disrupted by a package from his homeland, triggering a flood of memories and emotions.
The lighthouse offers a fragile sanctuary, ultimately tested by the profound weight of nostalgia, identity, and longing for a lost past.
Faye, a photographer grappling with deep personal losses, is irresistibly drawn to a historic lighthouse on the South Carolina coast, where she is mysteriously transported to the year 1921.
There, she meets the lighthouse's enigmatic and captivating keeper, leading to a passionate story of love, destiny, and the possibility of second chances across time.
This novel beautifully blends romance, rich historical detail, and a touch of magic, all centered around the timeless allure of the guiding beacon.
Dual narratives skillfully connect two women, born a century apart but linked by a remote Australian lighthouse and a legacy of shared secrets and sorrow.
The imposing lighthouse in the coastal town of Lighthouse Bay stands as a silent witness to generations of love, heartbreaking loss, and the enduring hope for redemption.
Themes of family bonds, resilience in the face of tragedy, and the indelible impact of the past are intricately woven through their intertwined stories.
An artist seeking solitude and inspiration rents a run-down lighthouse on the New England coast, only to become ensnared in the bizarre schemes of local smugglers and eccentrics.
This darkly comic and stylish novel explores themes of obsession, artistic temperament, moral ambiguity, and the peculiar dynamics of isolated, close-knit communities.
The lighthouse setting becomes an atmospheric backdrop for escalating criminal entanglements and the protagonist's psychological unraveling.
Addie Sullivan, searching for her past and a place to belong, finds work with a kind lighthouse keeper on the rugged coast of early 20th-century Michigan.
As she uncovers dangerous family secrets and confronts threats to her newfound security, the lighthouse becomes a symbol of both guidance and peril.
This inspirational romantic suspense novel highlights themes of courage, faith, and finding love in the most unexpected, guiding lights of a lighthouse community.
Olivia Stewart travels to Mercy Falls, California, in the early 1900s to investigate her sister's mysterious death, which is connected to the town's prominent lighthouse and its keepers.
The novel combines historical romance with gripping intrigue as Olivia navigates the close-knit society, uncovers veiled secrets, and finds herself drawn to a local man.
Secrets involving the lighthouse, its operation, and the lives of those who tend it play a crucial role in the unfolding drama and quest for truth.
Jamie O'Neill, a traumatized teenager who has lost his voice, moves to the Irish coast and discovers that a local lighthouse is a gateway to Altair, a fantastical and dangerous realm.
This imaginative young adult novel blends thrilling adventure with elements of science fiction and fantasy, centering the lighthouse as a crucial portal between worlds.
Jamie must find his courage and his voice to navigate challenges in Altair and protect both his new world and his old, with the lighthouse at the heart of his destiny.
Through her diary entries, fifteen-year-old Amelia Martin chronicles her experiences tending a Delaware lighthouse with her father during the tumultuous early years of the American Civil War.
Her writings reveal the war's profound impact on her family, divided by loyalties, her small community, and her own challenging coming-of-age journey.
The lighthouse stands as a steadfast beacon of duty and hope amidst the nation's turmoil and Amelia's personal trials and growth.