The Light a Candle Society

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The Light a Candle Society

By: Ruth Hogan

Narrated by: Mark Elstob

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All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle

George McGlory - recent widower, part-time librarian, pub quiz enthusiast and lover of loud shirts witnesses a public health funeral and is deeply moved by the sight of the lonely coffin with no flowers and no mourners in attendance.

He joins forces with Elena, a florist, Edwin, an undertaker, Sid, the owner of a bric-a-brac and second-hand furniture emporium, and Roxy his library colleague to form The Light a Candle Society and banish lonely funerals for good.

As they honour the dead together, George reflects on his own life and the rifts within his family. Can he find the courage and humility to face the demons of his past and repair his broken relationships before it's too late?©2025 Ruth Hogan (P)2025 Atlantic Books & W. F. Howes Ltd

Ruth HoganMark ElstobW. F. Howes Ltd

Contemporary

Family Life

Friendship

Genre Fiction

Women's Fiction

Feel-Good

Heartfelt

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I loved this book and I think you will too. This is a life well observed novel. Filled with many wonderful stories from many different people from many different walks of life.