The Lamplighters

In Emma Stonex’s atmospheric novel, inspired by a true story, the mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers from a remote Cornish tower unfolds through gripping psychological investigation. After a boat arrives on New Year's Eve in 1972 to find the lighthouse empty and clocks stopped at 8:45, the narrative shifts two decades later as a writer seeks to uncover the truth. The story intricately weaves together the lives of the men and their wives, revealing long-held secrets and the haunting impact of isolation and obsession. Stonex masterfully explores themes of reality and illusion within this captivating tale.