'The Seven Sisters' by Lucinda Riley is the first book in a series that follows the story of Maia D'Apliese, the eldest of six girls adopted by the wealthy billionaire Pa Salt. After his sudden death, the sisters come together at their childhood home where they learn about their father's legacy and embark on a journey to discover their ancestral origins. The plot weaves between the present and the past, exploring Maia's quest to uncover her roots, which takes her from Switzerland to Paris to Rio de Janeiro. The story is a blend of mystery, history, and self-discovery, with rich descriptions of characters and locations that captivate the reader's imagination.
The book is praised for its compelling storytelling, well-developed characters, and seamless transition between timelines. Readers are drawn into a world of love, betrayal, secrets, and familial bonds as Maia navigates through the complexities of her past and present. Lucinda Riley's writing style is described as vivid, evocative, and immersive, transporting readers to different time periods and countries while keeping them engaged with the emotional depth of the characters.
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Has Romance?
The romance in The Seven Sisters is present but balances with other themes, making it a medium focus in the narrative.
From The Publisher:
The first book in a series from #1 internationally bestselling author Lucinda Riley, author of The Midnight Rose-hailed as "an extraordinary story [and] a complex, deeply engaging tale filled with fascinating characters" (Library Journal).
Maia D'Apliese and her five sisters gather together at their childhood home, "Atlantis"-a fabulous, secluded castle situated on the shores of Lake Geneva-having been told that their beloved father, who adopted them all as babies, has died. Each sister is handed a tantalizing clue to her true heritage-a clue that takes Maia across the world to a crumbling mansion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Once there, she begins to put together the pieces of her story.
Eighty years earlier in the Rio of the 1920s, Izabela Bonifacio's father has aspirations for his daughter to marry into the aristocracy. Meanwhile, architect Heitor da Silva Costa is devising plans for an enormous statue, to be called Christ the Redeemer, and will soon travel to Paris to find the right sculptor to complete his vision. Izabela-passionate and longing to see the world-convinces her father to allow her to accompany him and his family to Europe before she is married. There, at Paul Landowski's studio and in the heady, vibrant cafes of Montparnasse, she meets ambitious young sculptor Laurent Brouilly, and knows at once that her life will never be the same again.
In this sweeping, epic tale of love and loss-the first in a unique, spellbinding series-Lucinda Riley showcases her storytelling talents like never before.
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About the Author:
Lucinda Riley was the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels, including The Orchid House, The Girl on the Cliff, and the Seven Sisters series. Her books have sold twenty million copies in thirty-five languages globally. She was born in Ireland and divided her time between England and West Cork with her husband and four children. Visit her website at LucindaRiley.com.
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