Light a Penny Candle
by Maeve Binchy
Light a Penny Candle by Maeve Binchy holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 13.1K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 832 pages.
About Light a Penny Candle
Evacuated from Blitz-battered London, shy and genteel Elizabeth White is sent to stay with the boisterous O'Connors in Kilgarret, Ireland. It is the beginning of an unshakeable bond between Elizabeth and Aisling O'Connor, a friendship which will endure through twenty turbulent years of change and chaos, joy and sorrow, soaring dreams and searing betrayals...Writing with warmth, wit and great compassion, Maeve Binchy tells a magnificent story of the lives and loves of two women, bound together in a friendship that nothing could tear asunder - not even the man who threatened to come between them forever.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Maeve Binchy |
| Published | 1982 |
| Pages | 832 |
| Genres | Fiction, Chick-lit, Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,144 |
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What genre is Light a Penny Candle?
Light a Penny Candle is categorized as Fiction, Chick-lit, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Light a Penny Candle worth reading?
Based on 13.1K reader ratings, Light a Penny Candle has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Light a Penny Candle?
Light a Penny Candle has 832 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Light a Penny Candle?
Light a Penny Candle was written by Maeve Binchy. It was first published in 1982.
What is the ISBN for Light a Penny Candle?
The ISBN-13 for Light a Penny Candle is 9780099498580.0.
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