The Pearl Sister

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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.