2.3 million copies sold The international bestselling book of the major Hollywood film starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander (film to be released in UK 1 Nov 16) The New York Times bestsellerA Richard and Judy bookclub favouriteGoodreads historical category winner'Extraordinary and heartrending' MARKUS ZUSAK, author of The Book Thief 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. They break the rules and follow their hearts. What happens next will break yours. 'Unforgettable' Guardian 'A moving tale ...prepare to weep' New York Times