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The Keeper Of The Light

The Keeper Of The Light

Van Dyke, Henry
Clark, W. Appleton

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ISBN10: 1162892374
ISBN13: 9781162892375
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Keeper of the Light is a novel written by Henry Van Dyke. The story revolves around a lighthouse keeper named David Carr, who lives on a remote island off the coast of Maine. David is a man of simple pleasures who enjoys the solitude and beauty of his surroundings. He spends his days tending to the lighthouse and exploring the island's rugged terrain.One day, David receives a letter from his estranged daughter, Ruth, who he has not seen in many years. Ruth is now a successful opera singer in Europe and wants to reconnect with her father. David is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees to let Ruth visit him on the island.When Ruth arrives, she brings with her a world of glamour and sophistication that is foreign to David. Despite their differences, the two begin to bond over their shared love of music and the beauty of the island. However, their reunion is short-lived when Ruth's fianc�����, a wealthy and arrogant man named Count Antone, arrives on the island.Count Antone is determined to take Ruth back to Europe with him and is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen, including using his wealth and influence to manipulate David. As tensions rise, David must decide whether to stand up to the Count and protect his daughter, or let her go and risk losing her forever.The Keeper of the Light is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of family, love, and the beauty of nature. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Ruling Passion: Tales of Nature and Human Nature, by Henry Van Dyke. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417918365.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.

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