The Keeper's Son: A NovelMacmillan, 2007 M04 1 - 352 pages In 1941, Killakeet Island of the wind-swept Outer Banks of North Carolina is home to a tiny, peaceful population of fishermen, clam stompers, oyster rakers, and a few lonely sailors of the Coast Guard. Dominating the glorious, raw beauty of the little island is the majestic Killakeet Lighthouse, which for generations has been the responsibility of one family, the Thurlows. |
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... replied, “Yeah, and she knows it, too.” But Dosie didn't know it, which was much of the reason why love had not only eluded her all her adult life, but come very near to destroying her. It was why she habitually wore. 1. D. osie Crossan ...
... replied, made a little breathless by the historical family recitation, “I'm sorry to hear about your father. I'm Miss Theodosia Crossan, but friends call me Dosie.” “Oh, I know very well who you are, ma'am,” Herman said. “It's known all ...
... replied, “It'll bring in a small blow,” and then Queenie got to cases. “What's the matter, Josh?” she demanded. “Why are you standing out in the sand? Are you sick?” “I'm just getting a breath of air, Mrs. O'Neal,” he said. Queenie ...
... replied, and went back to his breathing with an occasional glance at the stars. Queenie inspected Josh, as only a woman can. The boy had, of course, grown into a fine-looking man. What Thurlow man wasn't handsome, after all? Moreover ...
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Contents
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DEATH I SAID | 143 |
BUT THERE THE SILVER ANSWER RANG | 315 |
NOT DEATH BUT LOVE | 403 |
HISTORICAL NOTE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 421 |