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Lucinda Riley

    February 16, 1968 – June 11, 2021

    Lucinda Riley was an Irish author celebrated for her compelling and intricate novels. Her work often delves into themes of family secrets, historical mysteries, and the enduring strength of women, weaving together intricate plots with rich emotional depth. Riley possessed a unique talent for transporting readers to different eras and locations, creating immersive worlds filled with compelling characters and captivating storytelling. Her narratives are characterized by a blend of romance, suspense, and a profound understanding of the human heart, cementing her legacy as a beloved global bestseller.

    Lucinda Riley
    The seven sisters : Maia's story
    Moon Sister
    The Shadow Sister, Volume 3: Book Three
    The Hidden Girl
    Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt
    The Pearl Sister
    • The Pearl Sister

      • 704 pages
      • 25 hours of reading
      4.5(572)Add rating

      "From the breathtaking beaches of Thailand to the barely tamed wilds of colonial Australia, The Pearl Sister is the next captivating story in New York Times bestselling author Lucinda Riley's epic series about two women searching for a place to call home. CeCe D'Apliese has always felt like an outcast. But following the death of her father--the reclusive billionaire affectionately called Pa Salt by the six daughters he adopted from around the globe--she finds herself more alone than ever. With nothing left to lose, CeCe delves into the mystery of her familial origins. The only clues she holds are a black and white photograph and the name of a female pioneer who once traversed the globe from Scotland to Australia. One hundred years earlier, Kitty McBride, a clergyman's daughter, abandoned her conservative upbringing to serve as the companion to a wealthy woman traveling from Edinburgh to Adelaide. Her ticket to a new land brings the adventure she dreamed of

      The Pearl Sister
    • Spanning a lifetime of love and loss, crossing borders and oceans, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, co-authored by her son Harry Whittaker, draws Lucinda Riley's saga to its stunning, unforgettable conclusion.1928, Paris. A boy is found, moments from death, and taken in by a kindly family. Gentle, precocious, talented, he flourishes in his new home, and the family show him a life he hadn't dreamed possible. But he refuses to speak a word about who he really is.As he grows into a young man, falling in love and taking classes at the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris, he can almost forget the terrors of his past, or the promise he has vowed to keep. But across Europe an evil is rising, and no-one's safety is certain. In his heart, he knows the time will come when he must flee once more.2008, the Aegean. The seven sisters are gathered together for the first time, on board the Titan, to say a final goodbye to the enigmatic father they loved so dearly.To the surprise of everyone, it is the missing sister who Pa Salt has chosen to entrust with the clue to their pasts. But for every truth revealed, another question emerges. The sisters must confront the idea that their adored father was someone they barely knew. And even more shockingly: that these long-buried secrets may still have consequences for them today.In this epic conclusion to the Seven Sisters series, everything will be revealed.

      Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt
    • The Hidden Girl is a rediscovered gem by bestselling author Lucinda Riley, revitalized by her son, Harry Whittaker, who co-authored Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt. This novel promises an engaging narrative filled with rich storytelling and emotional depth.

      The Hidden Girl
    • Star D'Aplièse is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father--the elusive billionaire, affectionately called Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted from across the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to her true heritage, and Star nervously decides to follow hers, 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 England's picturesque Lake District--just a stone's throw away from the residence of her childhood idol, Beatrix Potter--when machinations lead her to London, and the home of one of Edwardian society's most notorious society hostesses, Alice Keppel. Flora is torn between passionate love and her duty to her family, but finds herself a pawn in a larger game. That is, 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 Shadow Sister, Volume 3: Book Three
    • The Moon Sister is the latest installment in the internationally bestselling Seven Sisters series, by Lucinda Riley.

      Moon Sister
    • Maia D'Apliese and her five sisters gather together at their childhood home, 'Atlantis' - a fabulous, secluded castle situated on the shores of Lake Geneva - having been told that their beloved father, the elusive billionaire they call Pa Salt, has died. Maia and her sisters were all adopted by him as babies and, discovering he has already been buried at sea, each of them is handed a tantalising clue to their true heritage - a clue which takes Maia across the world to a crumbling mansion in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Once there, she begins to put together the pieces of where her story began ... Eighty years earlier, in the Belle Epoque of Rio, 1927, Izabela Bonifacio's father has aspirations for his daughter to marry into aristocracy. Meanwhile, architect Heitor da Silva Costa is working on a statue, to be called Christ the Redeemer, and will soon travel to Paris to find the right sculptor to complete his vision. Izabela - passionate and longing to see the world - convinces her father to allow her to accompany him and his family to Europe before she is married. There, at Paul Landowski's studio and in the heady, vibrant cafes of Montparnasse, she meets ambitious young sculptor Laurent Brouilly, and knows at once that her life will never be the same again.

      The seven sisters : Maia's story
    • The sun sister : Electra's story

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.4(628)Add rating

      Struggling to cope, Electra d'Apliese turns to alcohol and drugs to ease the pain, and as those around her fear for her health, Electra receives a letter from a complete stranger who claims to be her grandmother

      The sun sister : Electra's story
    • Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lucinda Riley's iconic bestselling series, with this stunning hardback collector's edition of The Seven Sisters - the story that began it all.[Bokinfo].

      The Seven Sisters. Collector's Edition
    • CeCe D'AplieÌ⁰se has always felt out of place, especially after the death of her billionaire father, Pa Salt. As her sister Star pulls away to pursue a new love, CeCe finds herself utterly alone. In a bid to escape, she drops out of art college and decides to uncover her past, armed only with a photograph and the name of a pioneering woman from over a century ago. Her journey takes her to the beautiful beaches of Krabi, Thailand, where she meets Ace, a mysterious man who shares her loneliness and harbors his own secrets. Meanwhile, a hundred years earlier, Kitty McBride, the daughter of an Edinburgh clergyman, travels to Australia as a companion to the wealthy Mrs. McCrombie. In Adelaide, her life intertwines with the McCrombie family, particularly the twin brothers Drummond and Andrew, who have their own ambitions and desires. When CeCe finally reaches the scorching Red Centre of Australia, she begins to explore her heritage. The energy of the land and the ancient Aboriginal culture awaken her creativity, leading her to discover a sense of belonging she never thought possible. With the support of those she meets along the way, CeCe embarks on a transformative journey toward finding a true home.

      The pearl sister : CeCe's story
    • The Midnight Rose is a spellbinding tale of family secrets and everlasting love, from international bestselling author Lucinda Riley.

      The Midnight Rose