The Light a Candle Society: The most heartwarming, joyful, uplifting read for 2025 from the BESTSELLING author of The Keeper of Lost Things Ruth Hogan
Jun 2025 · Atlantic Books
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'LIFE-AFFIRMING AND FULL OF LOVE' CELIA ANDERSON
'WARM, COMPASSIONATE, WITTY' MIKE GAYLE
'HEARTWARMING' Woman's Own
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 Th e 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' *****
'WARM, COMPASSIONATE, WITTY' MIKE GAYLE
'HEARTWARMING' Woman's Own
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 Th e 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' *****
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Carole Batten-Rutter
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July 23, 2025
I became so invested in the characters and storyline that I felt I knew these people. in addition I really hope there are people like George who make a difference to this world
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 get her act together and 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 living the dream (and occasional nightmare) as a full-time author, along with her husband and rescue dogs in a rambling Victorian house stuffed with treasure that inspires her novels.
Insta: @ruthmariehoganauthor
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