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It's their 20-year school reunion but the Plunkett sisters have their own reasons for not wanting to attend....

Caroline, now a successful knitwear designer, spends her time flying between her business in England and her lover in Italy. As far as she's concerned, her school days and what happened to her the year she left, should stay in the past.

Eleanor, meanwhile, is unrecognisable from the fun-loving girl she was in school. With a son who is barely speaking to her, and a husband keeping a secret from her, revisiting the past is the last thing on her mind.

But when an unexpected letter arrives for Caroline in the weeks before the reunion, memories are stirred.

Will the sisters find the courage to return to the town where they grew up and face what they've been running from all these years?

The Reunion is a moving story about secrets, sisters and finding a way to open your heart.

©2012 Roisin Meaney (P)2021 Hachette Books Ireland Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt England Italy

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"A thoughtful, engrossing read. Warm and insightful. Roisin Meaney is a skillful storyteller." (Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Missing Wife)
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I have really enjoyed this book.. Took me a bit as I found the storyline very real and it made me cross. After that I couldn't put it down. A couple of these characters will stay in my heart.

Loved it.

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I have not yet come across a bed story by this writer, unpretentious she just writes nice feel good sad and happy stories and gives them a magical touch.

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**4.5 Stars**

This captivating story follows the lives of two very different sisters, Caroline and Eleanor, set against the backdrop of Ireland and London.

Caroline, the eldest, was a quiet and studious academic with high hopes. However, a traumatic event left her life forever changed. Without the support she needed from her mother, she was sent away to London to save face. Her domineering mother, driven by appearances, often held the last word. This traumatic event shaped Caroline, who found solace with a relative, Florence, a kind and straightforward woman. Though her manner often came across as brusque, her heart was always in the right place.

Eleanor, on the other hand, was outgoing, full of personality, and not afraid to stand up for herself. She navigated life with ease, popular with boyfriends and friends.

Fast forward to the present day, the sisters receive an invitation to their school reunion. For different reasons, both decide not to attend. Caroline, living in London, faces the prospect of confronting a past she would prefer to forget. Meanwhile, another significant person from her past reconnects with her.

Eleanor, still living in Ireland, has suffered a heartbreaking loss and has never dealt with it. She felt detached from her life, as if she were asleep while her son and husband were going through difficult times. She had mentally checked out, but now she must confront her emotions.

Despite their long-standing stilted relationship, Caroline and Eleanor decide to take a chance and connect properly. As they start to bond, truths begin to unravel. Will they decide to attend the reunion? Ultimately, the reunion serves as a catalyst for change in their lives.

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