The Summer Sister

'A wonderful read with evocative descriptions and enough family secrets to create a gripping journey of discovery' Woman 'One of those books that makes you cancel everything so you can finish and then wish it were not over' ? ? ? ? ? reader review What happens when you discover that your glamorous movie star mother could never have given birth to you? Fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Rachel Hore will be gripped by Muna Shehadi's The Summer Sister. Previously published as Private Lies. 'I don't know why more people aren't talking about this book . . . it's worth your time!' ? ? ? ? reader review 'A delight to read . . . Reminded me a bit of Nora Roberts' storytelling' ? ? ? ? ? reader review 'Captures your interest straightaway' ? ? ? ? ? reader review 'I adored this . . . so many twists and turns. I recommend this book highly' ? ? ? ? ? reader review ............................... All her life she's been searching for the truth . . . The three daughters of stunning but unstable movie star Jillian Croft and her famous acting-teacher husband, Daniel Braddock, grew up being treated as special, even after their mother's tragic death. Years later, their world is overturned when they discover a medical document suggesting Jillian could never have given birth to them. Whilst Olivia and Eve insist there's some mistake, quirky, impulsive middle sister Rosalind can't leave the matter alone. Rosalind has always felt separate from her poised, successful sisters. If she has a different birth mother, she wants to know. Investigation leads her to Leila Allerton, an opera singer from New Jersey with a vibrant, close-knit family to whom Rosalind aches to belong. At first its members warmly welcome their new neighbour - but circumstances and personalities soon clash, leaving a bewildered Rosalind unsure how they'll feel when they discover her true reason for seeking them out . . . ............................... Don't miss Muna's other enthralling novels in the Fortune's Daughters trilogy, The Winter Sister and The Spring Sister: 'The author's writing style is similar to that of Santa Montefiore whom I love' ? ? ? ? ? reader review 'The story telling in this book is right up there with Nora Roberts' ? ? ? ? ? reader review 'To say I loved reading this book would be an understatement! I simply couldn't put it down' ? ? ? ? ? reader review 'A really gripping book which is lovely and fast paced' ? ? ? ? ? reader review 'Such a beautiful story with the family drama that I love . . . It was my first book by the author but it definitely won't be the last' ? ? ? ? ? reader review 'Fascinating . . . with an exciting group of characters' ? ? ? ? ? reader review **'A beautiful and extremely romantic novel, showing that there is hope even after the complete shattering of dreams. Highly recommended!' ? ? ? ? ? reader review 'What a book - a secret in every chapter . . . Very well written. I was glued to it' ? ? ? ? ? reader review**