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Light a Penny Candle

By: Maeve Binchy
Narrated by: Kate Binchy
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About this listen

 As a child, Elizabeth was sent from her war-torn, rather loveless home in London to stay with a big, boisterous family in a small town in Ireland. There she meets Aisling, and begins what becomes a long-lasting friendship.

Over the next 20 years, Aisling and Elizabeth's paths will cross and re-cross. As they face their loves, their marriages, and their disappointments, they realise that not all problems will be solved, nor all wishes granted by lighting a penny candle.

Read by Kate Binchy

(p) 2000 Audible Ltd©1982 Maeve Binchy Contemporary Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Heartfelt War

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This is Maeve Binchy at her best the intertwining stories keep you gripped and the enduring friendship of the characters is wonderful 😊

Gripping

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I loved this book, couldn't stop listening to it. The ending was sad, but a lovely story of friendship,families, love and life.

The Characters.

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I first read this book many years ago and enjoyed it as much, if not more the 2nd time around. It is very easy to warm to the main characters and even most of the minor characters bring something to the party. My only issue (and less believable aspect of the book) is the pairing of Elizabeth with not one but two querulous, semi manic depressives

As comforting as your favourite blanket.

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Kate Binchy made this bok come to life. I loved it. I look forward to my next Maeve Binchy book 😊

Great Book

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Beautiful story, great characters. Kept me entertained throughout. A lovely listen from start to finish!

Wonderful story

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