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The Lighthouse

The Man Booker-shortlisted The Lighthouse begins on a North Sea ferry. The recently-separated middle-aged Futh stands on the blustery deck en route to Germany ahead of a rejuvenating walking holiday. His break begins in Hellhaus at a modest, family-run hotel. The landlady is hospitable and pleasant – but Futh is perplexed by the outward hostility of the hotel barman. Forgetting about him, Futh begins his week-long circular walk of the Rhine and some much-needed contemplation regarding his parents` failed marriage, his troublesome friendship with the son of a lonely neighbour and his own broken relationship. But there`s one thing he struggles to come to terms with – why did Futh`s mother disregard him as a child? There`s also that first trip to Germany with his newly-single father, and that certain something he never got round to doing.On return to the Hellhaus hotel, Futh is totally unaware of what`s gone on while he`s been away.Get your copy now!