Light in Purgatory: A Tale of the North Country in Silas Wright's Time is a fascinating book written by Irving Besheller. In this book, the author describes the life of the inhabitants of a small town in the north of the country during the reign of Silas Wright. The story tells about the fate of the main character, who went through a difficult path from a young boy to a respectable man. The mysterious atmosphere of the northern spaces, the inner world of the characters, relationships between people - all this creates a unique color and helps the reader to immerse himself in the world of the book. "Light in Purgatory" is not only an exciting plot, but also a deep sense of history that stays with the reader long after the book is finished.