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Seven Sisters

Seven Sisters

Contemporary RomanceHistorical Fiction
Pages
640
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the first book in a sweeping saga about seven adopted sisters, each named after a star. When their adoptive father, Pa Salt, passes away, he leaves behind cryptic clues for each sister to discover their origins. Follow Maia as she journeys from the shores of Lake Geneva to the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro in the 1920s to uncover the secrets of her past.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousRomantic
Multiple POVsMystery Box

Genres

Contemporary Romance Historical Fiction Mystery Romance

About the author

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Lucinda Riley

Lucinda Riley (born Lucinda Edmonds, 16 February 1965 – 11 June 2021) was a Northern Irish-born author of historical and family-saga fiction, and a former actress and ballet dancer. She published her early novels as Lucinda Edmonds before adopting the pen name Lucinda Riley in 2010. She is best known for The Seven Sisters, an eight-book series that has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Riley was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and died in 2021; her son, Harry Whittaker, completed the fin...

Characters

MaiaProtagonist
Pa SaltSupporting
All characters in Seven Sisters

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the books in this series in a specific order?

    Reading the series in the published sequence is highly recommended because the overarching mystery regarding the sisters and their father unfolds progressively across the volumes. Skipping ahead or reading out of order will likely result in significant spoilers and confusion regarding the connections between the characters.

  • Is this series based on a true story?

    While the series is entirely fictional, it is inspired by the mythology of the Pleiades star cluster and incorporates real historical figures and events into the backstories of the sisters. The author conducted extensive research into specific locations and historical periods to ground the narrative in authentic settings.

  • How does the series conclude?

    The saga concludes with the eighth book, which was completed by the author's son following her passing. This final installment provides the long-awaited answers regarding the identity and history of the sisters' adoptive father.

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