The Blackwater Lightship is a novel by Irish author Colm Tóibín. The story follows three generations of a family as they come together to care for a dying loved one.
The main character, Helen, receives a phone call from her estranged brother Declan, informing her that their mother, Lily, is dying of cancer. Helen, along with her partner, her son, and her mother-in-law, travel to the family's ancestral home in Ireland to be with Lily in her final days.
The Blackwater Lightship explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the complexities of relationships. As the family members come together, they must confront their past traumas and resentments in order to find peace and closure.
Tóibín's novel is a poignant and moving exploration of love and loss, and the ways in which families can come together in times of crisis. The Blackwater Lightship was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and has been praised for its lyrical prose and emotional depth.
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Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Blackwater Lightship (#53.2)
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