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The Brighter the Light

Mary Ellen Taylor
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The Brighter the Light

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Mary Ellen Taylor

The Brighter the Light

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

360

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Outer Banks, North Carolina • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

109,519 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Brighter the Light?

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.

4.3

109,519 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

360

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Outer Banks, North Carolina • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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