In Western astrology, this phrase represents the Sun and the Moon, the brightest objects in the sky. Given the astrological themes of this 2013 book, the word makes an apt title. Among others, the book has twelve people representing the zodiac (including a Maori gem hunter) and seven others representing planets.
Which book?
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"The Luminaries", by New Zealand author Eleanor Catton. She became the youngest Man Booker-winning novelist in October 2013, and the book is the biggest to win the prize.
A review here.
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