Maeve Binchy was an Irish author who wrote many best-selling novels and short stories. She was born in 1940 in Dublin, Ireland and died in 2012. Her works often focused on the lives of ordinary people in Ireland and their struggles with relationships, family, and society. She was a prolific writer, having written over 20 novels and numerous short stories. Her most famous works include Circle of Friends, Tara Road, and Light a Penny Candle.