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The Shadow Sister

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The Shadow Sister

By: Lucinda Riley
Narrated by: Fiona Button
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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'

20th Century Contemporary Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction

Critic Reviews

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
All stars
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Annother excellent book in the series by Lucinda Riley & beautifully narrated. So looking forward to book number 4!

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I am thankful to be reading this series on Audible. not only do I have the luxury of the whole series at my disposal, but also the particular enjoyment of the amazing narrator Fiona Button. Her beautiful diction and remarkable interpretation of Lucinda Riley's characters was both soothing and arresting at the same time! Well done Fiona 👍

Best so far

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Enjoying the books in the series looking forward to the 4th book and completing the series

The story

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Enjoying this journey through the lives of these sisters immensely.
The complexities of how early lives can imprint on you and help shape the person you become is intriguing.

Riveting Read

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Another amazing story in this series. I have the luxury that this serie has been around for some time so I don’t have to wait to listen to the next book! Lucinda Riley is truly talented.

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