Luanne Rice is always reliable. In Light of the Moon, cultural anthropologist Susannah Connolly goes to Camargue in France to fulfill the wishes of her mom who recently died from cancer. Her mom said Susannah’s conception was made possible by Saint Sarah—also known as Sara-la-Kali— whose mythic presence has influenced the Gypsies in Camargue for many years.
Shortly after arriving in Camargue, wild bulls chase Savannah and she is rescued by a mysterious man riding a white horse. She learns his name is Grey Dempsey—a local rancher whose free-spirited Gypsy wife left him and their daughter Sari five years ago. As Susannah spends more time with Grey and Sari, she realizes Saint Sarah may have guided her to a new home and family.
I wasn’t sure I could get into Light of the Moon at first, because reading about ranches and horses get boring to me. But when Grey saves Susannah from the bulls, I couldn’t put this book down.
What I appreciated most about Light of the Moon was the detail and research invested in Saint Sarah and the entire Camargue region. It’s evident the author spent a significant amount of time in the Camargue or performed extensive research on the area.
Other books by Luanne Rice include:
- Pretend She’s Here (2019)
- The Shadow Box (2021)
- If Anything Happens to Me (2024)
Last Updated on November 24, 2025 by Sarah Ann
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