From the breathtaking beaches of Thailand to the barely tamed wilds of
colonial Australia, The Pearl Sister is the fourth "brilliantly
written" (Historical Novel Society) novel in New York Times
bestselling author Lucinda Riley's epic Seven Sisters series. "Fans of
Kristin Hannah, Kate Morton, and Riley's previous novels will adore"
(Booklist) this adventurous and moving story 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 origins. The only clues she holds are a black and white
photograph and the name of a female pioneer who once lived in Australia.
One hundred years earlier, Kitty McBride, a Scottish clergyman's
daughter, abandons 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 herself finally 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. 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 never
thought possible: a sense of belonging, and a home.
With Lucinda Riley's signature "meticulous research and attention to
detail" (Booklist), The Pearl Sister is an immersive saga that "will
keep readers glued to the page" (RT Book Reviews).
