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The Shadow Sister

Star's Story

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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'

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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
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Great story love this didn't want this audio book to finish .on to the next one..💓

Love this story can't Loved it.

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I really liked this sister. Another fantastic adventure and I love how all the sisters' journeys are woven into each other. Ready to start the fourth one! Beautifully read.

Amazing series

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It was one of the best series ever.
Each book has something amazing on it.

The best series

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i was very curious to see how this sister would grow. and it was a beautiful story to listen to. i wanted to know more about the relationships.

Loved it!

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loving the series and looking forward to the plots twists and turns. Yes at times the sisters stories become obvious as the writer's style in telling the Sisters background so far has followed the same process. I really enjoyed Star. She was the Sister I was most intrigued about.

looking forward to finding more depth to Pa Salt

truly beautiful story and performance

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