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1. How is the setting of Janus Rock described in the novel's prologue?

Janus Rock is described as being a square mile of green. It is an island located approximately 100 miles off the coast of Western Australia, and is the base where Tom works as the keeper of a lighthouse.

2. What event is described in the novel's prologue? When does this event occur?

The prologue is set on the date of April 27, 1926. On this date, Tom discovers a small dinghy that contains the body of a dead man and a wailing infant. Tom passes the baby to Isabel who tends to it and tries to convince Tom to hold off on making a report.

3. When and where does Part One: Chapter 1 begin?

Part One: Chapter 1 begins in Sydney, Australia, on December 16, 1918. Tom Sherbourne is meeting with an interviewer for a position as a lighthouse keeper and is given his first assignment for training at Byron Bay.

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