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WIN 10 copies of The Light a Candle Society for your library or reading group

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Ruth Hogan: Books With Heart
The bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things returns with a heart-warming and redemptive story about finding happiness and joy even in dark times. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle and Clare Pooley.
‘_Life-affirming and full of love, this book is one to treasure. I adored it!_’ Celia Anderson

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…

About the offer

If you fancy winning 10 copies of The Light a Candle Society for your book club, please get in touch with us as soon as possible for the chance to take part. Tell us a little about your group – how many members you have, how often you meet, and why you’d like to read this book. You will have eight weeks after you receive the book to send back individual reviews.
Please only apply if you will be able to send the club’s feedback eight weeks after receiving books. If you do not send in feedback in return for the free books you will not be able to apply for other opportunities. We also welcome photos and screengrabs of any social media posts.

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