The Pearl Sister by Lucinda Riley

CeCe D’Aplièse 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.

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…and a love that she had never imagined.

The Seven Sisters Series by Lucinda Riley is an amazing series about sisterhood, love, family and hope. The enthralling fourth novel The Pearl Sister takes you to the beautiful beaches of Thailand and to the red and dusty plains in Australia. One of my favourite things about the series is learning about different cultures and countries, and this book took me to another world. I am Australian, and the book gave me a greater appreciation for my beautiful country!

I absolutely loved the dual timeline and the historical aspect to this book. It was the perfect mix of romance, travel, history and friendship - and I struggled to put the book down. The characters were all fantastic, and I found myself so invested in the story of CeCe's ancestors, as well as CeCe's own. There are such strong, imperfect women in this series which is so wonderful. I can not wait to read the rest of this magical series!

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