The global bestselling debut, now a word-of-mouth classic - a heart-rending story of a lighthouse keeper and his wife who face a life-changing moral dilemma when a baby in a boat washes up on their island. \n \n THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER \n Over 3 million copies sold \n The international bestselling book of the major Hollywood film starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander \n \n A Richard and Judy bookclub favourite \n Goodreads historical category winner \n \n 'Extraordinary and heartrending' MARKUS ZUSAK, author of The Book Thief \n \n A boat washes up on the shore of a remote lighthouse keeper's island. It holds a dead man - and a crying baby. The only two islanders, Tom and his wife Izzy, are about to make a devastating decision. \n They break the rules and follow their hearts. What happens next will break yours. \n \n 'Unforgettable' Guardian \n \n 'A moving tale ...prepare to weep' New York Times \n