The fourth instalment in the iconic Seven Sisters Series, The Pearl Sister, might just be our favourite yet, though we seem to say that every time! As our Seven Sisters Reading Group continues, so does our deepening love for these unforgettable characters and Lucinda Riley’s powerful, emotive storytelling.
What makes this series so remarkable is the way each book adds new layers to the characters we thought we already knew. CeCe, in particular, takes centre stage in The Pearl Sister, and what a transformation. Previously portrayed through the eyes of her sisters, she wasn’t always the most likeable character. But Lucinda Riley works her magic here, allowing us to see CeCe in a whole new light, so much so, she may just become your new favourite.
As always, the novel blends rich historical detail with compelling fiction, this time taking us to the breathtaking landscapes of Australia. There’s so much to discover about the country’s history, culture, and the lives of the Aboriginal people, topics the book touches on sensitively and effectively, leaving readers both moved and curious to learn more.
Beautifully written, emotionally resonant, and utterly immersive, The Pearl Sister is another unforgettable chapter in a truly special series.
About the Book
CeCe D’Aplièse has never felt she fitted in anywhere. Following the sudden death of her adoptive father – an elusive billionaire affectionately known to his daughters as Pa Salt – she finds herself at breaking point.
In desperation, CeCe decides to follow the clues to her past left to her by her father:
a black-and-white photograph from 1906 and the name of a female pioneer, Kitty McBride, the daughter of a clergyman who left her rigid life in Scotland to forge a new path in Australia.
On her way to Sydney, CeCe visits the stunning beaches of Krabi, Thailand. There she meets the mysterious Ace, a man as lonely as she is, a man with a secret to hide . . .
When CeCe finally reaches the searing heat of the Red Centre of Australia, something deep within her awakens. Could this wild, vast continent offer CeCe something she never thought possible: a sense of belonging, and a home?
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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