The Light a Candle Society
by Ruth Hogan
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Pub Date 26 Jun 2025 | Archive Date 6 Jul 2025
Atlantic Books | Corvus Books
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Description
Every flame tells a story...
George McGlory has been floundering since the death of his wife, Audrey. But when he witnesses a public health funeral - with the most basic of ceremonies, no flowers and no mourners in attendance - he vows to find a way to celebrate the lives of those who have no one else to remember them.
Together with florist Elena, undertaker Edwin, and Sid, the owner of a bric-a-brac emporium, George forms The Light a Candle Society to bring cheer to otherwise lonely funerals.
As they work to create meaningful and personal memorials, George and his friends find themselves confronting the secrets of their own histories, mending broken connections and harnessing the magical kindness of strangers.
Because in remembrance we find comfort, hope and, above all, love...
Advance Praise
Praise for Ruth Hogan:
'Magical ... uplifting ' ANTON DU BEKE
'Told with wit and heart' BETH MORREY
'Every page is a joy' PIP WILLIAMS
'Delightfully uplifting' WOMAN'S OWN
'Full of hope' PRIMA
Praise for Ruth Hogan:
'Magical ... uplifting ' ANTON DU BEKE
'Told with wit and heart' BETH MORREY
'Every page is a joy' PIP WILLIAMS
'Delightfully uplifting' WOMAN'S OWN
'Full of hope' PRIMA
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781805460749 |
| PRICE | £17.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 368 |
Links
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Sandra R, Reviewer
Wow..... this book is so emotional, uplifting and powerful.
George a widower works part-time in the library with Roxy - a soon to be 40 year old who never seems to find the right man.
While putting flowers on Audrey's grave he notices a hearse turns up... no flowers on the coffin and just one lady attending.... he meets up with the undertaker Edwin who informs him that the funeral is a Public Health one... that is no known relatives/ friends and the Local Authority carries out the funeral.
George is shocked, and decides there must be something he can do.... The Light a Candle Society is born..... some heart wrenching stories of people dying on their own, George tries to find out something about each of them and in turns finds friends etc. to make the funeral service one to be remembered.
Thanks to Corvus and Netgalley for a ERC.
