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The Lantern at Dusk
Paperback
Series: Carolina Chronicles, Book 1
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Publisher: Dianna Aubin
Published: Jan 31 2026
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.17 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
In colonial North Carolina, danger doesn't always arrive with shouting or marching boots. Sometimes, it arrives quietly; after sunset.
Eleven-year-old Tommy Weaver lives in Hillsborough during a time when neighbors whisper and meetings must be kept secret. When he notices lanterns glowing in certain windows at unusual times, Tommy begins to realize the town is speaking in light.
As tensions rise during the Regulator Movement, Tommy and a brave new friend learn how to read; and protect; a hidden lantern code used to warn neighbors, call meetings, and keep families safe. But when outsiders begin watching the town, every flicker of light becomes a risk.
Can one careful boy help protect an entire community; without ever being noticed?
The Lantern at Dusk is a gripping, age-appropriate historical fiction story about courage, quiet bravery, and the power of paying attention. Inspired by real events in North Carolina history, this book reminds readers that even small actions can shine in dark times.
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