The Lantern (Paperback)

Roger Corti

ISBN 13: 9798247217619

Published by Independently Published, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Lantern is a quiet novel about what happens when one person chooses to pause.When a small act of calm interrupts a rising wave of fear, Arthur-retired, thoughtful, and unassuming-does not set out to change anything. He simply responds with steadiness. What follows is not a movement, but a remembering.As the rhythm of pausing, listening, and gentleness begins to travel through a community, Arthur must face an unexpected question: how do you care for something that was never meant to belong to you?Lantern is a story about attention, humility, and the power of small responses in noisy times.A novel for readers who believe that kindness does not need to shout to be heard. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Lantern (Paperback)
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798247217619
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Lantern is a quiet novel about what happens when one person chooses to pause.

When a small act of calm interrupts a rising wave of fear, Arthur—retired, thoughtful, and unassuming—does not set out to change anything. He simply responds with steadiness. What follows is not a movement, but a remembering.

As the rhythm of pausing, listening, and gentleness begins to travel through a community, Arthur must face an unexpected question: how do you care for something that was never meant to belong to you?

Lantern is a story about attention, humility, and the power of small responses in noisy times.

A novel for readers who believe that kindness does not need to shout to be heard.