Our seven sisters reading group recently finished The Missing Sister by Lucinda Riley, and it sparked a lot of engaging discussion. As part of The Seven Sisters series, this installment continues to explore the intricate lives of the D’Aplièse sisters, blending historical mystery, romance, and family secrets in Riley’s signature sweeping style.
For New Readers:
If you’re new to The Seven Sisters series, The Missing Sister is a great introduction to the Seven Sisters world because there’s a little of each sister within the pages, though it works best if you’ve read the earlier books. The story follows the D’Aplièse sisters as they uncover family secrets, travel to exotic locations, and explore personal identity. You’ll find a mix of historical mystery, romance, and adventure, all hallmarks of Lucinda’s sweeping storytelling. Newcomers can still enjoy the emotional arcs and suspense, even without knowing every detail of the previous sisters’ stories.
For Die-Hard Fans:
For long-time fans, this book is a satisfying continuation of the series. It ties together threads from earlier novels, deepens the backstories of the sisters, and reveals more about the overarching mysteries of their family. Fans in our group loved spotting references to earlier adventures and seeing character growth that pays off long-term. The historical settings and detailed research sparked lively discussion about the real-world connections and cultural contexts Riley weaves into the story.
Whether you’re new or a devoted follower, reading this book together enriched the experience. We discussed character motivations, predicted twists, and shared reactions to emotional revelations. The combination of family intrigue, romance, and history makes it both accessible and rewarding. The Missing Sister reminds us why Riley’s series has captivated readers worldwide: her stories balance suspense, emotion, and vivid settings in a way that’s fun to explore with others.
About the Book
They’ll search the world to find her . . .
The six D’Aplièse sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh sister?
They only have one clue – an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe; from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland, uniting them all in their mission to at last complete their family.
In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risked everything to change the world around them . . .
About The Author
Lucinda Riley was born in 1965 in Ireland and, after an early career as an actress in film, theatre and television, wrote her first novel aged twenty-four. Her books have been translated into thirty-seven languages and continue to strike an emotional chord with cultures all around the world. The Seven Sisters series specifically has become a global phenomenon, creating its own genre, and there are plans to create a seven-season TV series.
Her books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Italian Bancarella Prize, the Lovely Books Award in Germany, and the Romantic Novel of the Year Award. In 2020 she received the Dutch Platinum Award for sales over 300,000 copies for a single novel in one year – a prize last won by J. K. Rowling for Harry Potter.
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