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Penguin presents the audio book edition of The Missing Sister by Dinah Jefferies, read by Anna Bentinck.

Belle Hatton has embarked upon an exciting new life far from home: a glamorous job as a nightclub singer in 1930s Burma, with a host of sophisticated new friends and admirers. But Belle is haunted by a mystery from the past - a 25 year old newspaper clipping found in her parents' belongings after their death, saying that the Hattons were leaving Rangoon after the disappearance of their baby daughter, Elvira.

Belle is desperate to find out what happened to the sister she never knew she had - but when she starts asking questions, she is confronted with unsettling rumours, malicious gossip, and outright threats. Oliver, an attractive, easy-going American journalist, promises to help her, but an anonymous note tells her not to trust those closest to her. . .

Belle survives riots, intruders, and bomb attacks - but nothing will stop her in her mission to uncover the truth. Can she trust her growing feelings for Oliver? Is her sister really dead? And could there be a chance Belle might find her?

 20th Century Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance

Critic reviews

Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and intensity.
My ideal read - I couldn't put it down (Santa Montefiore on 'The Tea Planter's Wife')
A sweeping tale, beautifully written in a wonderful setting, heart rending yet ultimately up lifting. Gorgeous. (Katie Fforde on 'The Sapphire Widow')
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I enjoyed Belle’s tale and found her voice to be perfect for her character. It’s a well researched book about the time between the two world wars in Myanmar. Wonderful descriptions, a twisty plot with a heart wrenching finale. I had to pull into a lay-by to listen to the end!

An emotional story vividly narrated

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loved it.
excellent narrator.
Struggle of Belle to find her sister was a tale that was transported you into a different world.

Must listen. Audio book was irresistable.

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loved it. Very colourful and clear descriptions of the times the story is set in. I will be looking out for more by Dinah Jefferies.

great story. an evocative listen .Well read.

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What a wonderful novel! As a child of colonial parents I was brought up in Asia n in no time I was taken back there again with this fast paced mystery! Loved it!

Fabulous!

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Thoroughly enjoyed this, at times almost far fetched and flowery, without the grittiness the storyline perhaps deserves, however, I think this would actually make a brilliant sequel- especially at this time and setting in history.

Atmospheric and rich in historical detail

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