The Brighter the Light
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Novel • Fiction
Outer Banks, North Carolina • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
The Brighter the Light by Mary Ellen Taylor follows a woman's journey as she uncovers family secrets while restoring an old beach inn. Through the process, she discovers connections to the past and learns about the lives of previous generations, all while navigating her own personal challenges and relationships.
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Mary Ellen Taylor's The Brighter the Light offers an engaging blend of historical fiction and contemporary mystery. Praised for its rich character development and evocative settings, the novel vividly intertwines past and present. Some readers found the pacing uneven and felt extraneous elements detracted from the main plot. Overall, it captivates with its intricate storytelling.
Readers who enjoy The Brighter the Light by Mary Ellen Taylor typically appreciate intricate family sagas, dual timelines, and explorations of personal and historical mysteries. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden would find this novel engaging.
109,519 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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360
Novel • Fiction
Outer Banks, North Carolina • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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