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The Seven Sisters
- Author
- Lucinda Riley
- Narrator
- Tuppence Middleton
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 4 March 2021
- Run Time
- 18 hours 11 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Historical romance, Historical fiction, Modern and Contemporary romance, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings, Romance: wholesome / clean
- Rating
- 4.8 (4 reviews)
What to expect
The Seven Sisters is the story that began it all. An epic tale of love and loss, it tells the stories of the D’Aplièse sisters, all adopted as babies by the enigmatic billionaire they affectionately call Pa Salt.
Read by Tuppence Middleton (Thirty Days in Paris, The Doll Factory).
This is Maia’s story. When Pa Salt dies suddenly, the bereaved sisters gather together at their childhood home, a spectacular secluded castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Each of them is handed a tantalising clue to their heritage and Maia finds herself on a journey across the world to a crumbling mansion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Eighty years earlier, Izabela Bonifacio’s father has aspirations for her to marry into the aristocracy. But Izabela longs for adventure, and convinces him to allow her to first travel to Paris. In the heady, vibrant streets of the city, Izabela meets an ambitious young sculptor, and knows at once that her life will never be the same again.
What links these two young women? In the beautiful city of Rio, will Maia find the answers she needs to understand who she truly is?
The Seven Sisters is the first book in the spellbinding Seven Sisters series, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. It is followed by The Storm Sister.
'Just soaked in glamour and romance' – Daily Mail
Praise for the Seven Sisters:
'A masterclass in beautiful writing' – The Sun
'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party
'A breathtaking adventure' – Lancashire Evening Post
Five-Star Fan Reviews:
'Absolutely incredible'
'Totally addictive'
'Ideal for when you need to escape'
Critics Review
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A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance
Daily Mail
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Riley is one of the strongest authors in this genre of historical fiction . . . excellent historical detail, heart-wrenching romance, and an engaging mystery
Historical Novel Society
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Like the famous statue that brought the lovers together and hovers over Rio today, the story is elegantly sculpted and rich with history
Library Journal, USA
User Reviews
Book 4.8
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
It was really interesting to hear a story based so much in Brazil and not the USA, as so many are.
Very refreshing and a lovely listen!DawnRichards 2025-11-15 -
5.0 5.0
Fascinating story, beautifully read. I can’t wait to listen to the next story in the series.
PBee 2025-10-04 -
4.0 5.0
4⭐️= Good
This started off as an average read but as it progressed , I became engrossed and looking forward to picking it up.
The storyline was believable with great settings.
I was a bit disappointed that there wasn’t a ‘ happy ever after ‘ for every path, but the ending linked to the second book in the series very well.Julie7 2024-03-15
Details
- Author
- Lucinda Riley
- Narrator
- Tuppence Middleton
- Duration
- 18 hours 11 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 March 2021
- ISBN
- 9781529066661
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Historical romance, Historical fiction, Modern and Contemporary romance, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings, Romance: wholesome / clean
- Rating
- 4.8(4 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(4 reviews)
Synopsis
The Seven Sisters is the story that began it all. An epic tale of love and loss, it tells the stories of the D’Aplièse sisters, all adopted as babies by the enigmatic billionaire they affectionately call Pa Salt.Read by Tuppence Middleton (Thirty Days in Paris, The Doll Factory).This is Maia’s story. When Pa Salt dies suddenly, the bereaved sisters gather together at their childhood home, a spectacular secluded castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Each of them is handed a tantalising clue to their heritage and Maia finds herself on a journey across the world to a crumbling mansion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Eighty years earlier, Izabela Bonifacio’s father has aspirations for her to marry into the aristocracy. But Izabela longs for adventure, and convinces him to allow her to first travel to Paris. In the heady, vibrant streets of the city, Izabela meets an ambitious young sculptor, and knows at once that her life will never be the same again.What links these two young women? In the beautiful city of Rio, will Maia find the answers she needs to understand who she truly is?The Seven Sisters is the first book in the spellbinding Seven Sisters series, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. It is followed by The Storm Sister.'Just soaked in glamour and romance' – Daily MailPraise for the Seven Sisters:'A masterclass in beautiful writing' – The Sun'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party'A breathtaking adventure' – Lancashire Evening PostFive-Star Fan Reviews:'Absolutely incredible''Totally addictive''Ideal for when you need to escape'
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