There’s something about Nantucket Island that’s always called to me. My mom had started my love affair with Nantucket with stories of visits to the island as a little girl in the 1930s. She had two cherished Nantucket lighthouse baskets—little round purses with an oval of carved scrimshaw embellishing the tops. In the late 1980s, I talked my sister and parents into a getaway visit to Nantucket. My first visit!
Oh, and it did not disappoint. It was more beautiful than I could’ve imagined. Even the air. Scented with heady rosa rugosas and nose-curling ocean salt.
But there was something else that stirred my heart for this sandy island, thirty miles out to sea. It was the island’s dramatic and significant history. Certainly, the architecture has been well preserved. But I could do more than see its history. I could feel it.
Early one morning, just after the sun rose, I walked down Centre Street, nicknamed affectionately as Petticoat Row. Nantucket women stepped up to run local businesses while their sailing husbands were out to sea for years at a time…hence the name Petticoat Row. There were stories of strong and courageous women here, just waiting to be told. Waiting for me to get my writing career launched.
That’s when the spark ignited for the ‘Nantucket Legacy’ series, starting with Phoebe’s Light. It took me…well, a few decades…but the stories are now written, waiting for you to slip back history’s curtain and discover this remarkable place.
Join us next week for fun and trivia. You can win copies of Phoebe’s Light and Starbucks gift cards. PLUS… everyone who participates will be entered to win an iPad mini at the end of the Trivia week! Winners will be announced daily, and the iPad winner will be announced on February 27th. And good Luck!
More about Phoebe’s Light
Phoebe Starbuck has always adjusted her sails and rudder to the whims of her father. Now, for the first time, she’s doing what she wants to do: marrying Captain Phineas Foulger and sailing far away from Nantucket. As she leaves on her grand adventure, her father gives her two gifts, both of which Phoebe sees little need for. The first is an old sheepskin journal from Great Mary, her highly revered great-grandmother. The other is a “minder” on the whaling ship in the form of cooper Matthew Mitchell, a man whom she loathes.
Soon Phoebe discovers that life at sea is no easier than life on land. Lonely, seasick, and disillusioned, she turns the pages of Great Mary’s journal and finds herself drawn into the life of this noble woman. To Phoebe’s shock, her great-grandmother has left a secret behind that carries repercussions for everyone aboard the ship, especially her husband the captain and her shadow the cooper. This story within a story catapults Phoebe into seeing her life in an entirely new way–just in time.
In this brand-new series, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher brings her signature twists and turns to bear on a fascinating new faith community: the Quakers of colonial-era Nantucket Island.
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I’d love the chance to read “Phoebe’s Light”.
I have a pre=ordered copy of Pheobe’s Light but, haven’t had a chance to read it yet. I’ve never been to Nantucket but, would sure love to visit. I don’t Twitter and don’t even know how to Tweet so I couldn’t get entries for that.
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Pheobe’s Light,what I read here on your blog, ,that is going to be a very good book to read,love your books,thanks for a chance to win one.
I love all books about Nantucket, and I am soooo anxious to read your book! Thanks for the chance!
I don’t “twitter”; at least in the social media way! But I’d love to read your stories set on Nantucket. I’ve been to Cape Cod a couple of times, and love everything about the seaside, except maybe seasonal flooding and the extreme heat of high summer. We live in Maine now and enjoy trips to the ocean regularly in the “off” season especially.
Phoebe’s Light sounds like a book you won’t want to put down. Can’t wait.
What a beautiful book! I would love to win a copy of Phoebe’s Light!
Absolutely LOVED the book on kindle, would love to have it in pb!
Ty!
Becky Lewis
I love Nantucket , when I lived up north I went there every years for a week . This book sounds wonderful and ca’t wait to read it
Phoebe’s Light sounds like a great read!! Looking forward to reading it!
I enjoy reading all your books Started Phoebe’s Light on Friday and have enjoyed it so f ar
Love to read new books. Can’t wait.
I’ve been enchanted with Cape Cod since visiting there in the ’80s. Now I find I’m just as interested in getting to know Nantucket as I was in becoming acquainted with Cape Cod. I’m looking forward to reading Phoebe’s Light.
Love how you describe your visit to Nantucket! This onevlooks very good!
Was given a copy of the book, love Nantucket and will be visiting with a friend this summer. Can’t wait to read this .. love all books on Nantucket !!
Would love to win!
Am reading Phoebe’s Light now!
Is really good!
Have loved your books for years , Suzanne ! Many thanks for all these amazing stories!
Am so glad I got to meet you !!
I can’t wait to read this book! It sounds so good!
Sounds really interesting. Looking forward to reading more.
I enjoyed Phoebe’s Light and anxiously await the next one.
Sounds like a wonderful book! Can’t wait!
All of Suzanne’s books are great.
This book sounds good and the cover is so pretty!
How fun! Thanks for the chance to win!. I can’t wait to get started reading Phoebe’s Light.
I am looking forward to this new series! I want to visit Nantucket someday!
I have finished reading “Phoebe’s Light” and thoroughly enjoyed it. Some parts have been reread because I dashed through them too quickly, as I just HAD to find out what was going to happen next!
Eagerly, I await the arrival of the second book.
thank you for the Trivia 😀
It’s on my list at the library to read
Just started reading Phoebe’s Light, I really enjoy the alternating chapters of Phoebe and the Mary Coffin Journal!
Hard to put down.
Third of the way through this book and loving it.
Would love to read. Putting on my tbb list. Sorry I don’t tweet.
Thank you for the chance to win!
Thanks for the opportunity to win Phoebe’s Light! It sounds delightful and I can’t wait to read it! I love your Amish Wisdom (and this month Quaker Wisdom) emails I receive each day. They are wonderful and inspiring! Thank you for those!!
Phoebe’s Light, captures the reader bringing her along side each of the characters. History combined with mystery and romance increases the magnitude of the story. I am glad that I pre- purchased this book. I’m already looking forward to the next installment.
If you haven’t visited Nantucket. . . or if you have, it will be on your places to experience an adventure.
Already finished Phoebe’s Light. It was a great read. Can’t wait for the next one!
I want to read phoebe’s light and my library doesn’t have it yet.
I pre-ordered Phoebe’s Light and it is downloaded to my reader. It’s next on my list!! I love all of Suzanne Fisher’s books! Nantucket Island sounds like a dream to this raised in Oklahoma and living in Tx now since 1977 woman! Maybe we will make that trip after reading the book and getting inspired! .
Why does it say Matthew Mitchell when his last name was Macy? Finished the book last night. Powerful story.
Thank You for the chance to win. This book sounds like I would really enjoy it. I read all of your books and enjoy them. Thank You!
Oh my Nantucket sounds so interesting. Also anything with a beach or lighthouse scene is on my MUST list to read. I can just imagine myself there! Would so love to Win this book. Please include me in the giveaway! Thx.
Can’t wait to read this book! Every book written by you, has been a pleasure for me to read! I am sure this one will delight as well!
So excited to read this book! I’ll be downloading today! Thanks for all your wonderful stories…you are one of my favorite authors.
i love that you are writing about the Quakers. I was raised in their lovely silence. so many precious memories. I long for that silence in worship and find myself sitting with Jesus and just waiting on Him.
have never read a book about Nantucket but would love to win one
I read most of your books that I check out from the library as retirement income does not leave you with a lot to spend on books
This area of New England is lovely. It hold so much interesting history. We try to visit there every few years. We have made it to Martha’s Vineyard but not Nantucket. Some day soon I hope.
I have never been to the East Coast and most certainly never to Nantucket. I live on the West Coast, about and hour and a half away from the Oregon coast. Someday I would love to visit Nantucket and the other wonders back east.
Loved Phone’s Light. Waiting for the one.
Just finished reading Phoebe’s Light. Loved this book!! Can’t wait for ‘Minding the Light’. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful work!