The Tower of Light 1936 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163365281)

The Tower of Light is a historical novel written by Nancy Fullwood and published in 1936. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the life of a young girl named Mary, who grows up in a small village in England. Mary's father is a stonemason who is hired to work on the construction of a new lighthouse, known as the Tower of Light, on the coast of Cornwall.As Mary grows up, she becomes fascinated by the lighthouse and spends much of her time watching its construction. She also develops a close friendship with one of the workers, a young man named Tom. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Tom is a member of a group of smugglers who operate along the coast.As the Tower of Light nears completion, Mary's life is thrown into turmoil when her father dies suddenly. She is forced to leave the village and move to London to live with her aunt. There, she discovers a world of wealth and privilege that is vastly different from her humble upbringing.Despite the challenges she faces, Mary remains determined to uncover the truth about her father's death and to find a way to be reunited with Tom. Along the way, she must navigate the treacherous waters of love, loyalty, and betrayal.The Tower of Light is a gripping tale of adventure and romance that will transport readers to a bygone era. Fullwood's vivid descriptions of life in 18th century England bring the story to life, while her well-drawn characters will capture readers' hearts and imaginations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nancy Fullwood
ISBN-10: 1163365289
ISBN-13: 9781163365281
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 122
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d