--- product_id: 48348137 title: "The Shadow Sister: Star's Story (The Seven Sisters, 3)" price: "VT8054" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48348137-the-shadow-sister-stars-story-the-seven-sisters-3 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Shadow Sister: Star's Story (The Seven Sisters, 3) **Price:** VT8054 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Shadow Sister: Star's Story (The Seven Sisters, 3) - **How much does it cost?** VT8054 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48348137-the-shadow-sister-stars-story-the-seven-sisters-3) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Shadow Sister: Star's Story (The Seven Sisters, 3) Main Market by Riley, Lucinda (ISBN: 9781447288626) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Another brilliant installment in The Seven Sisters series - The Shadow Sister is the third book in Lucinda Riley's Seven Sisters novels, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed, and this didn't disappoint. Star, is the quietest of the sisters, she has a very close relationship with her sister CeCe, and in this book we see her come into her own. I always love a book with a dual plot line of past and present, I find it keeps my interest, and make me read faster as I want to find out what happens next on each story line. In the past we are privy to the contrasting life of Flora, from the sublime nature of the Lake District, to the elegant drawing rooms and society of London, and in particular to the salon of Alice Keppel, mistress of King Edward VII. Lucinda Riley is brilliant in her writing and bringing both contrasting parts of England to life. In the present the story follows Star in her search for her heritage and how that I turn makes her blossom as an individual and begin to see her potential and live her own life. Lucinda Riley introduces us to a wonderful cast of characters, both factual and fictional, and all well developed. There are no surplus characters, all contribute to the plot and the life of both Star and Flora McNichol, and help to show their character and its development. Star and her sisters are like fairytale characters being brought up on the Island they refer to as Atlantis, and they have lived a life of privilege, but Lucinda Riley is clever in her writing by making the sisters all seem real and very likeable; they endear themselves to the reader. I also found Flora an interesting character; intelligent, strong, and ahead of her time. I admired that she had principles and stuck to them, even if that meant she had to make sacrifices to her own happiness. The wider cast of characters, bring a variety of emotions to the fore and really enhance the book; the eccentric bookshop owner Orlando, his troubled brother Mouse, the delightful Rory, as well as the factual characters of Alice Keppel, Edward VII and Beatrix Potter. A common theme in all these books is the importance of family, whether that be your biological family or the one your were brought up in, like the sisters who were brought up by their adopted father Pa Salt. I have to say I admire how Lucinda Riley keeps track of all the different story lines that crossover in these books, it really is a testament to her writing skills, as is her ability to grab your attention and keep it. I should warn you that this is a very immersive book, it literary makes time fly and is very hard to put down. There are plenty of twists and turns in both Star and Flora's story as the mystery of their connection comes to its conclusion to keep you guessing. The Shadow Sister is a captivating read, full of emotion and detail that will take your breath away. I really can't praise this, and the others in the series, they truly are my favourite series at the moment, a superb read. I have previously reviewed The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister so please take a look in my archives, you can search on my blog. In October I am privileged to be reviewing The Pearl Sister the fourth in the series and I have an exclusive interview with Lucinda Riley so keep your eyes on my blog. Review: Utterly charming - The third in the Seven Sisters series, The Shadow Sister follows the story of Star, the quietest of the D’Apielese family, as she tries to piece together the clues left to her by Pa Salt as to her true heritage. For Star this also sets her on a journey of personal discovery as she slowly begins to find her own voice and place in the world, stepping out of the shadow of her sister Ce Ce. Her journey starts in an antiquarian bookshop in London, owed by the wonderfully eccentric Orlando Forbes. It is not long before Star is introduced to the rest of Orlando’s family in Kent at their glorious family home of High Wield, a place which has connections to Star’s own past; and in particular she becomes intrigued by the story of Flora MacNichol. Flora’s own story takes us from the charming surroundings of the Lake District to high Edwardian society in London, with an array of colourful characters, some of whom are drawn from real life such as Alice Keppel and Beatrix Potter, amongst others. Flora herself is an intelligent and independent young woman, who finds herself torn between her love for her family and for the man she loves; leading to an intricate tangle of affairs and secrets that have far reaching consequences. This is a fantastic addition to the Seven Sisters series, and I think perhaps my favourite yet. Certainly Star is my favourite of the sisters so far, she is shy and unsure of herself, always under-estimating her own attributes; and it was lovely to watch her slowly flourish. I also really liked the slow-burning romance between Star and Mouse, who was another great character, damaged and tortured, but with a great capacity for love. I loved the setting of High Wield, and also Orlando’s bookshop, which is precisely the sort of place I could easily lose myself in. And being very familiar with the Lake District and the home of Beatrix Potter, the parts of the story that were set here came instantly to life for me. As always the ongoing mystery of Pa Salt continues to intrigue; though I did not pick up as many clues as to his own story in this book. Indeed I am most interested to know how Pa Salt ended up with the Panther figurine and how he could have known what he did of Flora’s story. Suffice to say that I cannot wait for the next installment in the saga. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1447288629 | | Best Sellers Rank | 833,600 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 8 in Myths & Fairy Tales 8 in Celtic, English & Welsh 25 in Historical Fiction (Books) | | Book 3 of 8 | The Seven Sisters | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (42,321) | | Dimensions | 13 x 4.3 x 19.7 cm | | Edition | Main Market | | ISBN-10 | 9781447288626 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1447288626 | | Item weight | 495 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 704 pages | | Publication date | 20 April 2017 | | Publisher | Pan | | Reading age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![The Shadow Sister: Star's Story (The Seven Sisters, 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Jb1nZxmML.jpg) ![The Shadow Sister: Star's Story (The Seven Sisters, 3) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MbEuRlnfL.jpg) ![The Shadow Sister: Star's Story (The Seven Sisters, 3) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91IgrO1tk5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another brilliant installment in The Seven Sisters series *by B***I on 12 September 2017* The Shadow Sister is the third book in Lucinda Riley's Seven Sisters novels, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed, and this didn't disappoint. Star, is the quietest of the sisters, she has a very close relationship with her sister CeCe, and in this book we see her come into her own. I always love a book with a dual plot line of past and present, I find it keeps my interest, and make me read faster as I want to find out what happens next on each story line. In the past we are privy to the contrasting life of Flora, from the sublime nature of the Lake District, to the elegant drawing rooms and society of London, and in particular to the salon of Alice Keppel, mistress of King Edward VII. Lucinda Riley is brilliant in her writing and bringing both contrasting parts of England to life. In the present the story follows Star in her search for her heritage and how that I turn makes her blossom as an individual and begin to see her potential and live her own life. Lucinda Riley introduces us to a wonderful cast of characters, both factual and fictional, and all well developed. There are no surplus characters, all contribute to the plot and the life of both Star and Flora McNichol, and help to show their character and its development. Star and her sisters are like fairytale characters being brought up on the Island they refer to as Atlantis, and they have lived a life of privilege, but Lucinda Riley is clever in her writing by making the sisters all seem real and very likeable; they endear themselves to the reader. I also found Flora an interesting character; intelligent, strong, and ahead of her time. I admired that she had principles and stuck to them, even if that meant she had to make sacrifices to her own happiness. The wider cast of characters, bring a variety of emotions to the fore and really enhance the book; the eccentric bookshop owner Orlando, his troubled brother Mouse, the delightful Rory, as well as the factual characters of Alice Keppel, Edward VII and Beatrix Potter. A common theme in all these books is the importance of family, whether that be your biological family or the one your were brought up in, like the sisters who were brought up by their adopted father Pa Salt. I have to say I admire how Lucinda Riley keeps track of all the different story lines that crossover in these books, it really is a testament to her writing skills, as is her ability to grab your attention and keep it. I should warn you that this is a very immersive book, it literary makes time fly and is very hard to put down. There are plenty of twists and turns in both Star and Flora's story as the mystery of their connection comes to its conclusion to keep you guessing. The Shadow Sister is a captivating read, full of emotion and detail that will take your breath away. I really can't praise this, and the others in the series, they truly are my favourite series at the moment, a superb read. I have previously reviewed The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister so please take a look in my archives, you can search on my blog. In October I am privileged to be reviewing The Pearl Sister the fourth in the series and I have an exclusive interview with Lucinda Riley so keep your eyes on my blog. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Utterly charming *by L***M on 31 December 2016* The third in the Seven Sisters series, The Shadow Sister follows the story of Star, the quietest of the D’Apielese family, as she tries to piece together the clues left to her by Pa Salt as to her true heritage. For Star this also sets her on a journey of personal discovery as she slowly begins to find her own voice and place in the world, stepping out of the shadow of her sister Ce Ce. Her journey starts in an antiquarian bookshop in London, owed by the wonderfully eccentric Orlando Forbes. It is not long before Star is introduced to the rest of Orlando’s family in Kent at their glorious family home of High Wield, a place which has connections to Star’s own past; and in particular she becomes intrigued by the story of Flora MacNichol. Flora’s own story takes us from the charming surroundings of the Lake District to high Edwardian society in London, with an array of colourful characters, some of whom are drawn from real life such as Alice Keppel and Beatrix Potter, amongst others. Flora herself is an intelligent and independent young woman, who finds herself torn between her love for her family and for the man she loves; leading to an intricate tangle of affairs and secrets that have far reaching consequences. This is a fantastic addition to the Seven Sisters series, and I think perhaps my favourite yet. Certainly Star is my favourite of the sisters so far, she is shy and unsure of herself, always under-estimating her own attributes; and it was lovely to watch her slowly flourish. I also really liked the slow-burning romance between Star and Mouse, who was another great character, damaged and tortured, but with a great capacity for love. I loved the setting of High Wield, and also Orlando’s bookshop, which is precisely the sort of place I could easily lose myself in. And being very familiar with the Lake District and the home of Beatrix Potter, the parts of the story that were set here came instantly to life for me. As always the ongoing mystery of Pa Salt continues to intrigue; though I did not pick up as many clues as to his own story in this book. Indeed I am most interested to know how Pa Salt ended up with the Panther figurine and how he could have known what he did of Flora’s story. Suffice to say that I cannot wait for the next installment in the saga. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely! *by J***P on 5 February 2021* Initially, after reading the first two books in this entrancing saga I found it a little slow going , but once the story of Star (Asterope) got into its stride and she began to explore her history and disentangle herself from her sister who spoke for her, it was utterly captivating. As captivating as the previous two books. Star - "she has words there, she just prefers not to use them ...... She will when she is ready..." Is a character who desperately needs to find out the person she is. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip back in time in British history and all the clues and red herrings and gentle surprises as the mystery of her parentage and how it is tied up with an eccentric British family slowly unfold. Really , what is not to enjoy. I am hooked and will read on until the series concludes. Well researched, wonderfully evocative of time and place. In the first two books I think I preferred the back story to the modern day stories inextricably linked, but here, it was the present day story that sparkled more as I liked the characters better. Either way, a lovely book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48348137-the-shadow-sister-stars-story-the-seven-sisters-3](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48348137-the-shadow-sister-stars-story-the-seven-sisters-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*