Description
The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley is the first book in the acclaimed Seven Sisters series, a sweeping family saga that blends historical fiction with romance. The story follows Maia D’Aplièse, the eldest of six adopted sisters, who gathers with her siblings at their childhood home, Atlantis, a secluded castle on Lake Geneva, following the death of their enigmatic father. Each sister receives a cryptic clue about her origins, and Maia’s journey leads her to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she uncovers the beginnings of her true heritage. The narrative alternates between Maia’s present-day quest and the life of Izabela Bonifacio during Rio’s 1920s Belle Époque, exploring the aspirations, constraints, and passions of the era. Izabela’s encounter with the young sculptor Laurent Brouilly in Paris sets the stage for a story of love, ambition, and self-discovery that resonates across generations. With richly detailed settings, historical depth, and emotional complexity, Riley weaves themes of identity, belonging, and the influence of family legacy into a captivating narrative.
This novel appeals to readers of historical fiction, romance, and multi-generational sagas, offering a richly immersive beginning to a series that traces the lives of the seven sisters and the secrets left to them by their father.
