The Light a Candle Society
The most heartwarming, joyful, uplifting read for 2025
(Autor) Ruth HoganGeorge 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?
Ruth Hogan
Ruth Hogan is a British author best known for her novel "The Keeper of Lost Things." Her writing style is characterized by whimsical storytelling, rich characters, and emotional depth. Hogan's work explores themes of loss, love, and redemption, making her a prominent voice in contemporary literature.