The Pearl Sister: Cece's Story (Seven Sisters) - Hardcover

Riley, Lucinda

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1501180037 ISBN 13: 9781501180033

Publisher: Atria Books, 2018

Synopsis

From the breathtaking beaches of Thailand to the barely tamed wilds of colonial Australia, The Pearl Sister is the next captivating story in New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Riley's epic series about two women searching for a place to call home.

CeCe D'Aplièse has always felt like an outcast. But following the death of her father--the reclusive billionaire affectionately called Pa Salt by the six daughters he adopted from around the globe--she finds herself more alone than ever. With nothing left to lose, CeCe delves into the mystery of her familial origins. The only clues she holds are a black and white photograph and the name of a female pioneer who once traversed the globe from Scotland to Australia.

One hundred years earlier, Kitty McBride, a clergyman's daughter, abandoned her conservative upbringing to serve as the companion to a wealthy woman traveling from Edinburgh to Adelaide. Her ticket to a new land brings the adventure she dreamed of...and a love that she had never imagined.

When CeCe reaches the searing heat and dusty plains of the Red Centre of Australia, something deep within her responds to the energy of the area and the ancient culture of the Aboriginal people, and her soul reawakens. As she comes closer to finding the truth of her ancestry, CeCe begins to believe that this untamed, vast continent could offer her what she's always yearned for: a sense of belonging.

Just as The Shadow Sister was an "engaging and mesmerizing story of self-discovery and love" (Library Journal, starred review), The Pearl Sister is your next "perfect curl-up-in-an-armchair read" (Daily Mail, UK) from Lucinda Riley.

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Review:

"A deliciously twisting plot with clues cleverly paced along the way. I could hardly wait to solve the mystery of Star's origins. Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart."--Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tea Planter's Wife

"Wonderful! Absolutely impossible to put down! The Seven Sisters books just keep getting better and better."--Tracy Rees, author of Amy Snow

"The Shadow Sister really is Lucinda's best yet. The scope of this series is breathtaking and each book is more captivating than the last"--Iona Grey, author of Letters to the Lost

Praise for The Pearl Sister

"Kitty's tangled history and its equally snarled connections to CeCe's origins unravel at a leisurely pace, with much lore about pearl fishing, aboriginal culture, and Australian race relations adding interest."--Kirkus Reviews

"Riley's meticulous research and attention to detail immerse readers in historical background and bring CeCe and Kitty to life. Fans of Kristin Hannah, Kate Morton, and Riley's previous novels will adore this."--Booklist

"A unique dual timeline saga, rich with history and setting as well as emotion. This fourth book follows CeCe to discover her roots, as three of her sisters have done before her, but also to discover herself -- and the journey is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Riley has a distinct gift for setting, and as such the locales along CeCe's travels come alive under her masterful pen. From the beaches of Thailand to the Australian outback to a London flat, the landscapes are vividly drawn and lushly atmospheric. The dual timeline aspect is seamlessly integrated with the story and will keep readers glued to the page, waiting to see how it all connects."--RT Book Reviews

"Brilliantly written. Reading like a stand-alone, it's full of evocative details about cities, the countryside, flora, and fauna, which makes the scenes come alive. Separated by nearly a century, the characters' storylines and dialogue are captivating and hold our interest...Highly recommended."--Historical Novel Society

Praise for The Shadow Sister

"Riley's engaging and mezmerizing story of self-discovery and love...can be perfectly read as a standalone. This book will appeal to readers of Edwardian novels and Jane Austen-style fiction."--Library Journal (starred review)

"Set in the bucolic English countryside, this will appeal to fans of Kristin Hannah, Kate Morton, and Riley's earlier novels."--Booklist

"Engaging...the stakes heighten as Star discovers her true heritage and destiny. Another pleasant jaunt."--Kirkus Reviews

Book Description:

The fourth epic, captivating novel in the bestselling Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley.

About this edition

• Publisher: Atria Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1501180037
• ISBN 13: 9781501180033
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 510