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New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice transports readers across the sea in this moving, magical tale of a lonely woman with a promise to keep. Set in a landscape of stunning natural beauty, Light of the Moon is a chronicle of mothers and daughters, friendship and family, and an electrifying love that illuminates a path through heartbreak and loss…and will shine in your memory long after the final page. Spurred by her mother’s dying wish, Susannah Connolly has traveled from her lifelong home on the Connecticut shoreline to the fabled French Camargue, to see its famous white horses and find a mysterious saint linked to her family’s history. An accomplished anthropologist, Susannah has always been confident of her ability to navigate anywhere on the globe. But in the wake of a failed love affair and grieving the loss of her mother, she is adrift and uncertain, seeking only time alone to dig deeply into the personal archaeology of her own life. American-born Grey Dempsey had come to the Camargue as a journalist, fell in love with a celebrated Romany rider, and suffered a devastating loss of his own. Now he operates a ranch as he struggles to raise his spirited but troubled young daughter who, after a terrible night years ago, fears the horses she once loved. Within their bittersweet private orbit, in the midst of the endless silvered marshlands, Susannah Connolly will find a part of herself she hadn’t known she had lost. And here she will find herself embraced by a circle of strong and passionate women bound together by their abiding faith in the legendary slave-saint Susannah seeks and in the miracles she is said to still perform for those who believe. Yet old secrets swirl within the fog-shrouded landscape, betrayals that may be beyond the power of any saint, or supplicant, to repair. Singular, lyrical, Light of the Moon is Luanne Rice at her most spell-binding, as she explores—as only she can—how sometimes to find your way home you must travel far away.
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"I'm not usually into romance novels, but this story had so much more than romance to it. Yes, there were some long spots. However, the characters were strong (and acted thier age), which I greatly appreciate in a book! And, of course the scenery (in my mind) was breathtaking. Therefore, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!"
— Brooke (5 out of 5 stars)
Light of the Moon Listener Reviews
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" I love that this has horses in it. Not any bad stuff for a romance novel. "
— Marianne, 2/14/2014 -
" This was a sweet read about a young anthropologist who travels to France to study a gypsy saint. The descriptions of nature were wonderful and the characters were well defined. I had trouble understanding the character of the mother who left her daughter and found it somewhat unconvincing that a group of gypsy women could so readily accept Susannah but had never been able to accept the gypsy mother's husband. Nevertheless, the book was an enjoyable read. "
— Dianne, 2/12/2014 -
" Loved it! A quick read. As always with Luanne Rice it's a love story. A love story between parent and child, and a conventional love story. "
— Heidi, 2/9/2014 -
" This book grabbed me from the first page. I couldn't put it down. After I finished it I Googled Sara-la-Kali. You will too. "
— Boots, 2/4/2014 -
" I read this book in one sitting. This is the first time I have read this author, and I really liked her. I found the story touching, and heartfelt. A couple of time a tear came to my eye as I was reading. Loved the story, great book! "
— Sarah, 1/31/2014 -
" Susannah and Grey's story was well written and enjoyable, but I soon found the French Camargue and those fabulous white horses were becoming the centerpiece of the novel for me. Both were magnificent. "
— Maudie, 1/29/2014 -
" This book takes place in the South of France in an area inhabited by beautiful wild white horses. It was a very enjoyable read. "
— Rosalie, 1/16/2014 -
" A cultural anthropologist who works at Connecticut College and studies horses and Gypsy culture in southern France. A Niantic, CT author. Plot is vague (esp her research), writing quality is weak; too heavy on the romance for my taste; at points fun given my interests. "
— Nancy, 1/4/2014 -
" Slow reading in the beginning but ended up being a good book! "
— Brooke, 12/16/2013 -
" this romance is an easy summer read. What makes it special is the background of white Camargue ponies and vaulting gypsies. With settings in the south of france as well as Las Vegas it was a shoo-in for me! "
— Anastasia, 11/25/2013 -
" This book was amazing...i swear i wish this was me!! This is a must read! "
— Jewelz, 11/17/2013 -
" I am a sucker for a sob-story, and so this book really appealed to me. It was romantic without being too sappy; the love story was almost a secondary plot. The true beauty of the story lies with the girl... "
— Shannon, 11/15/2013 -
" Make you want to ride white horses and hope for romance and love to find you. Very sweet and satisfying "
— Kelly, 10/15/2013 -
" I really like this entire story with the exception of the very weak ending. Luanne is a beautiful story teller. "
— Rebecca, 10/11/2013 -
" Rice is always entertaining. If one can't afford to travel, reading about it is the next best thing. "
— Academicsupport, 8/27/2013 -
" Another excellent book by Luanne Rice. Much of the story was so sad, but I enjoyed the emotional journey. "
— Deborah, 5/22/2013 -
" enjoyed this one the best of all the Luanne Rice ones so far .. this one was pretty good. Something learned is always a bonus.. "
— Bonnie, 1/29/2013 -
" Quick beach read. I enjoyed the setting--Camargue region of France. "
— Nancy, 11/23/2012 -
" Loved this book. I felt a message in it and reading it lead me to more research on the Chamaraque area of France and Saint Sarah. "
— Lisa, 7/22/2012 -
" It took me a while to get into this book but once I did I was hooked. I was very interested to find out what happened with Sari's Mother. And now I know ;) The end of the book left me wanting to read more, which is always a good thing! "
— Kristy, 5/3/2012 -
" Heal your heart with this book. I don't like romance but the story of horse love is great. Good easy read "
— Missy, 4/16/2012 -
" This is the second book I have read of hers, I am liking her a lot. This is a very nice story set mostly in France and also in the U.S. Very spiritual and moving, another love story, wonderful. I'm off to read Sandcastles also by Luanne Rice now. "
— Stacey, 2/11/2012 -
" Couldn't put it down. Nice to see her in print again. "
— MaryAnn, 12/13/2011 -
" I enjoyed listening to the book as I sewed. Set in the South of France in the area of the Camargue, I found the a little bit in learning of the area as well as of the Camargue horse. (This was not a horse book). I will say that I would like to travel to this area now! "
— Sidney, 5/12/2011 -
" I loved this book. This is for romance readers. The descriptions make me want to visit this part of France. "
— Cheryl, 4/23/2011 -
" A little girl only can see the world in black and white, but with the love of her father , her horse and friends things will change for her. "
— Ldlimes, 4/5/2011 -
" I liked the book. Typical and predictable....but I loved reading about the Gypsies and about the Camargue in France and the herds of white horses. "
— Sharon, 3/5/2011 -
" 1/24/11 <br/>So far I am enjoying this book. Typical Luanne Rice though...distraught family, some mental issue going on with a child. It is written beautifully though. "
— Kinsley, 1/24/2011 -
" Rice is always entertaining. If one can't afford to travel, reading about it is the next best thing. "
— Academicsupport, 1/22/2011 -
" An interesting read with a few unexpected twists. "
— Dave, 11/3/2010 -
" I love Luanne Rice. This book was another good one. It grabbed by attention right off and I had a hard time putting it down. Grey, Susannah and Sari were great characters. Once again, I loved it. "
— Lisa, 8/30/2010 -
" The story was touching, but a little unbelievable at times. It definitely made me want to travel. <br/>The descriptions of the marshes in France were fantastic. "
— Starla, 8/4/2010 -
" I loved this book. Luanne Rice is a master at telling stories of women's strength and finding purpose in this chaotic world. This story will captivate you, and make you want to finish it! Very well thought out, and very well written. "
— Debbie, 6/21/2010
About Luanne Rice
Luanne Rice is the author of more than thirty novels, including the New York Times bestseller Sandcastles. Many of her novels have been made into movies for television. Her short stories, essays, and articles have been widely published in magazines and newspapers. She received the 2014 Connecticut Governor’s Arts Award for excellence and lifetime achievement in the Literary Arts category.
About Blair Brown
Blair Brown is an award-winning narrator and a Tony Award–winning actor. Besides earning several AudioFile Earphones Award, she received the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration in 2020. She has appeared on Broadway, in film, and on television in numerous miniseries and TV movies and received five Emmy Award nominations for her starring role in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd.