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The Shadow Sister

The Seven Sisters (Book 3)

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What to expect

Following on from the bestselling The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister, The Shadow Sister is the third book in Lucinda Riley's spellbinding series of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the Seven Sisters constellation.

Read by Fiona Button (This Is Not a Pity Memoir, Your Word Or Mine)


Star D'Aplièse, in her late twenties, is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father – the elusive billionaire, named Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted by him from the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to their true heritage, but Star – the most enigmatic of the sisters – is hesitant to step out of the safety of the close relationship she shares with her sister CeCe. In desperation, she decides to follow the first clue she has been left, which leads her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the start of a whole new world . . .

A hundred years earlier, headstrong and independent Flora MacNichol vows she will never marry. She is happy and secure in her home in the Lake District, living close to her idol, Beatrix Potter. But, when machinations outside of her control lead her to the London home of one of Edwardian society's most notorious players, Flora is pulled between passionate love and duty to her family. But she finds herself a pawn in a game – the rules of which are only known to others – until a meeting with a mysterious gentleman unveils the answers that Flora has been searching for her whole life . . .

As Star learns more of Flora's incredible journey, she too goes on a voyage of discovery, finally stepping out of the shadow of her sister and opening herself up to the possibility of love.

The epic, multi-million selling series continues with The Pearl Sister.

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

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 Reader Reviews:

'Absolutely incredible'
'Totally addictive'
'Ideal for when you need to escape'

Critics Review

Wonderful! Absolutely impossible to put down! The Seven Sisters books just keep getting better and better
Tracy Rees, author of Amy Snow
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
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
[An] engaging and mesmerizing story of self-discovery and love
Library Journal

User Reviews

Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
Author Lucinda Riley
Narrator Fiona Button
Series The Seven Sisters
Duration 19 hours and 54 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781035000074
Format Audiobook
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Genre Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales
Availability GB, IE, US
Rating
5.0 (2 reviews)
Narration
5.0 (2 reviews)

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