num_pages: 3
description: Now back in print--the magic of bestselling author Maeve Binchy's unforgettable debut novel, LIGHT A PENNY CANDLE! 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: Romance, Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Ireland, Chick Lit, Adult Fiction, Womens Fiction, Historical, Fiction, Irish Literature
ratings_count: 20697
places: Ireland
publisher: Random House Audio