Light A Penny Candle

Light A Penny Candle
by Maeve Binchy

Light A Penny Candle
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Author: Maeve Binchy
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-06
ISBN: 0451222644
Number of pages: 592
Publisher: NAL Trade

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Book Review: A wonderful and evocative novel
Summary: 5 Stars

I have long been a fan of Maeve Binchy's novels, but I must say that this one had the most pure friendship. I honestly felt as if I were observing surreptitiously somewhere. The book was so engrossing that I couldn't but it down. The years passed by with the wave of a hand but Aisling and Elizabeth's friendship stayed the foundation that let the girls know that no matter what happened, no matter how bad thing got for them, they always had each other. Even with such a strong central focus the rest of the novel shaped up well, with an excellent cast of characters rounding out the cast of characters.
The novel isn't just well cast, it is well structured and it flows well without feeling contrived at any point, which is important for a good novel. Her style make it seem as like she is simply rerecording a story that she heard from a friend which makes her so infinitely readable. I have loved so many of her books but I honestly feel like this one was truly special. It was a one sitting read for me. Enjoy!

Summary of Light A Penny Candle

As a child, Elizabeth White was sent from her war-torn London home to a safer life in the small Irish town of Kilgarret. It was there, in the crowded, chaotic O'Connor household, that she met Aisling-who would become her very best friend, sharing her pet kitten and secretly teaching her the intricacies of Catholicism. Aisling's boldness brought Elizabeth out of her proper shell; later, her support carried Elizabeth through the painful end of her parents' chilly marriage. In return, Elizabeth's friendship helped Aisling endure her own unsatisfying marriage to a raging alcoholic. Through the years, they always believed they could overcome any conflict, conquer any hardship. They believed they could survive anything, as long as they had each other. Now they're about to find out if they were right.

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