num_pages: 542
description: The chaotic events of World War II find a shy young English girl in Ireland under the care of the wild and boisterous O'Connor family. It is through them that she meets the young lady destined to become her best friend and together they will endure years of change, joy, sorrow, soaring dreams, bitter betrayals, and an unbreakable bond that nothing could tear asunder.
language: English
title: Light a Penny Candle
titlecomplete: Light a Penny Candle
genres: Fiction, Ireland, Historical, Romance, Chick Lit, Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Irish Literature, Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction
ratings_count: 20691
places: Ireland
publisher: Doubleday Books