The Pearl Sister

CeCe's Story

By: Lucinda Riley

Narrated by: Kathryn Wilder

Journey to the plains of Central Australia in The Pearl Sister, the fourth book in the number one bestselling Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley. A spellbinding story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation.

CeCe D’Aplièse has never felt she fitted in anywhere. Following the sudden death of her adoptive father – an elusive billionaire affectionately known to his daughters as Pa Salt – she finds herself at breaking point.

In desperation, CeCe decides to follow the clues to her past left to her by her father: a black-and-white photograph from 1906 and the name of a female pioneer, Kitty McBride, the daughter of a clergyman who left her rigid life in Scotland to forge a new path in Australia.

On her way to Sydney, CeCe visits the stunning beaches of Krabi, Thailand. There she meets the mysterious Ace, a man as lonely as she is, a man with a secret to hide . . .

When CeCe finally reaches the searing heat of the Red Centre of Australia, something deep within her awakens. Could this wild, vast continent offer CeCe something she never thought possible: a sense of belonging, and a home?

The epic, multi-million selling series continues with The Moon Sister.

'Delicious reading' - Daily Mail

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'

Critic reviews

Delicious reading. (Daily Mail)

Spanning continents and decades, this is a well-researched and compelling novel on an epic scale. (Sunday Express)

Every corner of the world has become a thrilling new adventure with master storyteller Lucinda Riley . . . Told through a breath-taking panorama of captivating stories, their fates and fortunes are painted on a broad canvas and all created from a vast sweep of the imagination. (Lancashire Evening Post)

Riley’s meticulous research and attention to detail immerse readers in historical background and bring CeCe and Kitty to life. Fans of Kristin Hannah, Kate Morton, and Riley’s previous novels will adore this. (Booklist, USA)

Lucinda paints another epic tale of love, loss and discovery. (My Weekly)

Kitty's tangled history and its equally snarled connections to CeCe's origins unravel at a leisurely pace, with much lore about pearl fishing, aboriginal culture, and Australian race relations adding interest. (Kirkus Reviews, USA)

This is like going on a fantastic literary holiday - a magical mystery tour of hope and dreams . . . The locations evocative, the descriptions exquisite and the story woven like ribbons through time and history. I was transported to a world of amazement as well as art. (The Book Trail)

The Pearl Sister is absolutely wonderful . . . Lucinda enthralls and mesmerizes as she weaves the modern and the historical settings together so finely there's not a crack to be found in either the plot or the pacing. (Random Things Through My Letterbox)

history

I like it all the books the feelings and the historical landscape and the reading is fantastic

Horrible narration.

Every word felt so forced. Really disappointed as the other books in the series have been excellent

Love this series!

The seven sisters series is so good! Each book is as good as the last!

writing was a little predictable

the voice of the story teller and her accents if different characters were a little grating on my nerves

Unique sister

like the tie to the other sisters, but also stand alone. fun to see the heritage of each sister's strengths.

Another great book in the series

This is yet another great book in the series. I can’t put them down. I listen to Juan after the other. The storytelling is sublime. I definitely recommend this book.

Another Masterful Tale of the Seven Sisters

While bits of this whole story took a leap of faith, I wholeheartedly enjoyed the story and the authentic feel of Ceci’s travel to Thailand and Australia, learning about the pearl industry and the tragic orphanages, and visiting with Ma, Star and the other family members who are interspersed throughout. Can’t wait to get started on the next one!

All the distinct characters..

I’m totally engrossed in this series of the Seven sisters .. I will definitely continue onto book 5..the stories with all the characters make reading or listening such pleasure moments.. great details on all the places visited and lived ❣️

Weaving if history & fiction. Growth of character

Character voices of voice artist were authentic and different and brought the book to life.

loved this

awesome story, great characters, excellent reasder too, scenes of Australia make me want to vacation there