The Shadow Sister by Lucinda Riley
Riley's engaging and mezmerizing story of self-discovery and lovecan be perfectly read as a standaloneThis book will appeal to readers of Edwardian novels and Jane Austen-style fiction--Library Journal (starred review) Lucinda Riley] is a master of plottingThis substantial book is a surprisingly quick and easy read, with engaging characters, a tantalizing glimpse of Edwardian society, and dual storylines that are inventive and intriguing--Historical Novel SocietyIn the enthralling third volume of an epic series by New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Riley, two independent women--separated by a hundred years yet linked by forces larger than themselves--discover the secrets of their birth.
With the tragic death of her loving father--the elusive millionaire, affectionately known as Pa Salt by his six daughters, various adopted from all parts of the globe--Star D'Apli se finds herself at a crossroads in her life. He has left each of them a clue to their true lineage, and Star's clue takes her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the beginning of a new journey.
Flora MacNichol, a headstrong and independent woman a hundred years ago, vows she will never marry. She is content in her home in England's scenic Lake District--just a stone's throw away from her childhood idol, Beatrix Potter. But when circumstances force her to travel to London and into the home of Alice Keppel, one of Edwardian England's most notorious society hostesses, she finds herself a pawn in a greater game.
Star's journey of discovery takes her deep into Flora's incredible narrative, as well as her own background. However, the more she learns, the more she begins to doubt herself and her role in the world.
The Shadow Sister is the perfect curl-up-in-an-armchair novel (Daily Mail) for anyone who wishes to journey across the lush English countryside and discover the lives and loves of the British nobility. It's ideal for fans of Downton Abbey and historical fiction by Kate Morton and Kristin Hannah.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781432843489 |
| ISBN 10 | 1432843486 |
| Title | The Shadow Sister |
| Author | Lucinda Riley |
| Series | Seven Sisters |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Thorndike Press Large Print |
| Year published | 2018-01-28 |
| Number of pages | 760 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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