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The Light a Candle Society

The joyful, warm and utterly uplifting book club read for 2026 from Sunday Times bestseller and author of The Keeper of Lost Things, Ruth Hogan
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LIFE-AFFIRMING AND FULL OF LOVE CELIA ANDERSON 'WARM, COMPASSIONATE, WITTY' MIKE GAYLE 'HEARTWARMING' Woman's Own A TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER Every flame tells a story... George McGlory has been struggling since the death of his beloved wife, Audrey. But when he witnesses a public health funeral... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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A heartwarming, redemptive story from the bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things and The Phoenix Ballroom, perfect for fans of Ruth Jones.

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LIFE-AFFIRMING AND FULL OF LOVE CELIA ANDERSON
'WARM, COMPASSIONATE, WITTY' MIKE GAYLE
'HEARTWARMING' Woman's Own

A TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER

Every flame tells a story...

George McGlory has been struggling since the death of his beloved wife, Audrey. But when he witnesses a public health funeral - with no flowers and no mourners - he is inspired to create The Light a Candle Society.

As George and his friends join together to celebrate forgotten lives, their care, compassion, humour, and friendship become gifts not only to the people they are remembering but to each other.

And the kindness of strangers gives them strength to confront the secrets of their own histories, forging joyful and unexpected new connections...

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

Readers LOVE The Light a Candle Society

  • Wow ... this book is so emotional, uplifting and powerful *
  • The story just grips you. Read it. *
  • Such a powerful read. It will stay with me forever *
  • A poignant, heartwarming story *

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805460770

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Ruth Hogan studied English and Drama at Goldsmiths College and went on to work in local government. A car accident and a subsequent run-in with cancer convinced her finally to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. The result was her debut novel - The Keeper of Lost Things, which went on to become a global bestseller. She is now a full-time author and lives with her husband and rescue dogs in a rambling Victorian house stuffed with treasure that inspires her novels.Insta: @ruthmariehoganauthor

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