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Key ideas from the book
- A lonely funeral prompts George to help ensure that people are not laid to rest without company or flowers.
- The Light a Candle Society brings together people with different roles to honour the dead.
- George’s reflections on his past lead him to confront rifts within his family.
- The story considers whether courage and humility can help repair broken relationships.
About The Light a Candle Society by Ruth Hogan
After witnessing a public health funeral with no flowers or mourners, George McGlory—a recent widower and part-time librarian—sets out to make sure no one is laid to rest alone. He joins Elena, a florist; Edwin, an undertaker; Sid, who runs a bric-a-brac and second-hand furniture shop; and his library colleague Roxy to form the Light a Candle Society.
As the group honours the dead, George reflects on his own life and the rifts in his family. Ruth Hogan’s 2025 novel explores lonely funerals, remembrance and the effort to repair broken relationships. It may appeal to readers of character-focused fiction and book clubs looking for a story about grief, family and community.
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