--- product_id: 343415764 title: "The Brighter the Light" brand: "mary ellen taylor" price: "£11.36" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/343415764-the-brighter-the-light store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Brighter the Light **Brand:** mary ellen taylor **Price:** £11.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Brighter the Light by mary ellen taylor - **How much does it cost?** £11.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/343415764-the-brighter-the-light) ## Best For - mary ellen taylor enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mary ellen taylor brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Brighter the Light ## Images ![The Brighter the Light - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818YVDx6ApS.jpg) ![The Brighter the Light - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OnC7lEU8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable story *by S***T on Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024* Great story and I enjoyed it immensely. This is my third book that I have read by this author. She wove the characters and the story so well, I almost felt like I knew them. It was a very enjoyable read. Will continue to read her writings.I think I want to go to the OuterBanks! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice…but loose ends *by S***F on Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022* I just forced myself to stay up to finish this story, and for that reason I want to give the book 5 stars. It was a nice read about family lineage, the distaff side, amongst women who didn’t know they were related. Probably. Maybe? I’m not sure, so for that reason I’m going with 4 stars. I don’t know if it’s because I’m very tired, or if the story got too convoluted towards it’s end. The wrap up seemed very disorganized, and there were questions left unanswered that I thought were important. As usual, to pose those questions in a review would create spoilers. If I missed the explanations I’m looking for, then I wonder if it’s me needing sleep, or was it the author not being clear? I do know the dialogue was difficult to follow. I had to back up and re read several conversations to determine who was speaking; that drove me crazy!However, the setting for the story is beautiful and amazing. It’s set on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, in the Atlantic Ocean, during the summer of 1950, and also present day— earlier this year (2022). The characters were were beautifully developed, particularly the characters in the 1950’s. I loved the dynamics at play between the preteen cousins, and the stoic but loving Edna and her adopted daughter, Ruth. The story celebrates the value of hard work and loyalty to those you love. The story was written with beautiful prose, I thought, for the first half of the book. I felt like this dropped away some as the story progressed. In some ways it felt rushed, the way the last reveals were made. Initially, the author used a unique way of revealing to the reader before the main characters knew the story’s secrets. It seemed the story was unfolding beautifully and naturally, then was suddenly forced to hurry it up, leaving some loose ends.Still, a nice story, and worth staying up late for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Ivy *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024* Loved the story and all of the characters. Beautifully intertwined. Serious sad, funny and hopeful. I highly recommend it. Thank you Mary Taylor. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/343415764-the-brighter-the-light](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/343415764-the-brighter-the-light) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*