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The Dark Light

A story of love and escape in a cult

Julia Bell author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:16th Jul '15

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In a sinister cult, two girls forge an unexpected bond while facing the looming threat of their oppressive world in The Dark Light.

In The Dark Light, we are introduced to Rebekah, a girl who has spent her entire life in a secluded and oppressive cult on a remote island. As she approaches a pivotal moment in her life, she begins to question the strict doctrines and limitations imposed by her community. The atmosphere is charged with tension, and Rebekah's curiosity about the outside world grows stronger by the day. Her life takes a dramatic turn when Alex arrives, a girl sent to the island to escape her own troubled past. Through Alex's perspective, the island is revealed as a dark and foreboding place, amplifying Rebekah's desire for freedom and understanding.

The bond that forms between Rebekah and Alex is both unexpected and profound. Their friendship blossoms in the shadows of the cult's oppressive environment, and together they dare to dream of a life beyond the island's confines. As they navigate their feelings for one another, they also grapple with the consequences of their actions in a place where deviation from the norm is met with harsh repercussions. The story explores themes of love, identity, and the struggle for autonomy against a backdrop of fear and control.

However, their burgeoning relationship faces a critical test when a moment of intimacy is witnessed by an islander. Suddenly, the stakes are raised, and the girls find themselves confronting the imminent threat of the Rapture—a concept that looms large in their community. In The Dark Light, the journey of self-discovery and love unfolds amidst the chaos of a world on the brink of upheaval, leaving readers to ponder the true meaning of freedom and connection.

ISBN: 9781447283034

Dimensions: 203mm x 127mm x 15mm

Weight: 286g

256 pages