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A Sister's Promise
- Author
- Caroline Finnerty
- Narrator
- Caroline Lennon
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 22 November 2022
- Run Time
- 7 hours 54 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup, Category fiction
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Sisters Laura and Penny were once close, bonded together after the early death of their mother. Laura always had her younger sister’s back until one day everything changed and Penny disappeared.
Twenty years later, Laura finds herself alone and at a crossroad in her life; questioning her marriage and her future. Meanwhile Penny has spent her whole life running away from her problems until one day she is forced to stop and face the shocking truth.
When Penny turns up on Laura's doorstep late one stormy night, holding the hand of a shivering little girl, Laura is immediately suspicious of her sister's motives. Just what does Penny want and who is this little girl?
Penny carries a devastating secret that will test their bond as sisters and is forced to make an impossible choice.
Can the sisters find it within their hearts to forgive and unite before it's too late?
This poignant and uplifting novel is guaranteed to make you smile and cry. Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Kate Hewitt and Emma Robinson.
Readers love Caroline Finnerty:
'A book that will break your heart and then piece it slowly back together' Sinead Moriarty
'Touching and poignant, this book took me on an emotional ride. A gripping and absorbing read' Leah Mercer
'A story that will stay with you long after the last page. Beautiful!' Brooke Harris
'A moving and sensitively told account of a family's worst nightmare, and how our biggest challenges can bring about the most profound change' Roisin Meaney
'I couldn’t put it down once I started' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'This was a wonderful book to read. From start to finish I was engrossed in the story and the characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'What a roller coaster of a book. Loved it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
A moving tale dealing with loss and family love. Pleased I have read it.
DeesAU 2022-12-11
Details
- Author
- Caroline Finnerty
- Narrator
- Caroline Lennon
- Duration
- 7 hours 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 November 2022
- ISBN
- 9781801625418
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup, Category fiction
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
A thought-provoking, tear-jerking story of sisterhood, love and lies from bestselling author Caroline FinnertySisters Laura and Penny were once close, bonded together after the early death of their mother. Laura always had her younger sister’s back until one day everything changed and Penny disappeared.Twenty years later, Laura finds herself alone and at a crossroad in her life; questioning her marriage and her future. Meanwhile Penny has spent her whole life running away from her problems until one day she is forced to stop and face the shocking truth.When Penny turns up on Laura's doorstep late one stormy night, holding the hand of a shivering little girl, Laura is immediately suspicious of her sister's motives. Just what does Penny want and who is this little girl?Penny carries a devastating secret that will test their bond as sisters and is forced to make an impossible choice.Can the sisters find it within their hearts to forgive and unite before it's too late?This poignant and uplifting novel is guaranteed to make you smile and cry. Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Kate Hewitt and Emma Robinson.Readers love Caroline Finnerty:'A book that will break your heart and then piece it slowly back together' Sinead Moriarty'Touching and poignant, this book took me on an emotional ride. A gripping and absorbing read' Leah Mercer'A story that will stay with you long after the last page. Beautiful!' Brooke Harris'A moving and sensitively told account of a family's worst nightmare, and how our biggest challenges can bring about the most profound change' Roisin Meaney'I couldn’t put it down once I started' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'This was a wonderful book to read. From start to finish I was engrossed in the story and the characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What a roller coaster of a book. Loved it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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