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The Light Before Day

"The Light Before Day"
Nantucket Legacy (book 3)
Suzanne Woods Fisher


And just like that, the last book in the Nantucket Legacy trilogy has come. The characters and Nantucket itself have all become so dear to me I don't know how to get over the ending! I can always visit the island and I hope one day I will be blessed to go and check out all the places featured in the books. Anyway, onto the review.

The Light Before Day tells the story through twin siblings, Henry and Hitty Macy, the grown children of Captain Ren Macy from the previous book. Both have inherited Grandmother Lillian's vast wealth under several conditions, one being the most difficult. They must both be married by 30, to someone in good standing with the Friends and a descendant from the founders. If the conditions are not met, the entire inheritance goes to their rogue uncle Tristram Macy. 

They may be twins but Henry and Hitty are polar opposites. Hitty is a not so intelligent, friendly young woman who cares and loves very deeply for those closest to her. She is also very social and likable by everyone. Henry, on the other hand, is a bookish, intellectual who does better when he's alone than when others. Hitty is not so good at judging and reading others but freely believes the best about everyone which is good but proves problematic when it comes to love and other things. Henry takes his sweet time making decisions, a man who thinks things through to the bone is a good trait but also dearly costs him love and more along the way. 

The novel spans 6 years and several decades in Great Mary's journal. Henry and Hitty grow, learn, are stretched, lose, and gain while trying to meet the conditions in the will. 

I was so glued to this novel more than the other 2 books in the series because it is so rich in history. I appreciate the author's extensive research and attention to detail. There are so many events and people in this novel that are based on actual events such as Maria Mitchell, Anna Gardner, the great fire, the cobblestones on main street, and more. 

The main theme of this novel revolves around segregation, integration, abolition, and preservation, all of which were happening at the time this novel takes place. There is much to say about this novel but suffice to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Of all 3 novels, this one was my favorite and I'm happy with the conclusion of Great Mary's journal and to see how wisely her treasure was spent.

Oh and if I may add, I really wanted to know who wrote the "B" letters but I guess the author left it out as a treat for the readers to come up with their own conclusions, but I personally believe Marie-Claire was the secret writer! It's so obvious of course (wink). 

I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. 



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