Brief Candle

by Kate Pennington

Winter is harsh for young Emily Brontë, her sisters Charlotte and Anne, and their brother Branwell. Cooped up in the bleak parsonage, the only break from dull routine comes when they write adventures for the heroes of their secret worlds of Gondal and Angria or when freedom-loving Emily is able to escape onto the moor. Then one day, while out walking with her dog, Emily stumbles across the mysterious outcast, Heslington, whose story of lost love leaves her spellbound. There and then, Emily resolves to help him out of his wretched state whatever the danger.

Genres: Historical Fiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published March 30, 2005

About the author

Kate Pennington is a pseudonym of Jenny Oldfield.

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Reviews

[Isabel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always think it's fun to read a story with people who we know so much in, but from a different angle, and a bit more adventure!
It was a great book.
I read it a few years ago and recently remembered about it, it's a good book for anyone who likes the Brontёs and the times.

[Rosie M · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interestinf concept was used for this book. It stars the Bronte sisters, famous classic authors. Again, I didn't find the book itself or the writing amazing, and I wouldn't re-read it.