--- product_id: 22966820 title: "The Seven Sisters: Where The Story Begins" price: "5078 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/22966820-the-seven-sisters-where-the-story-begins store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # The Seven Sisters: Where The Story Begins **Price:** 5078 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Seven Sisters: Where The Story Begins - **How much does it cost?** 5078 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/22966820-the-seven-sisters-where-the-story-begins) ## 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 The Seven Sisters marks the beginning of it all—an epic saga that follows the lives of the D’Aplièse sisters, each adopted as babies by a mysterious billionaire known to them as Pa Salt. Maia D’Apliese and her five sisters gather together at their childhood home, “Atlantis”—a fabulous, secluded castle situated on the shores of Lake Geneva—having been told that their beloved father, who adopted them all as babies, has died. Each sister is handed a tantalizing clue to her true heritage—a clue that takes Maia across the world to a crumbling mansion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Once there, she begins to put together the pieces of her story. Eighty years earlier in the Rio of the 1920s, Izabela Bonifacio’s father has aspirations for his daughter to marry into the aristocracy. Meanwhile, architect Heitor da Silva Costa is devising plans for an enormous statue, to be called Christ the Redeemer , and will soon travel to Paris to find the right sculptor to complete his vision. Izabela—passionate and longing to see the world—convinces her father to allow her to accompany him and his family to Europe before she is married. There, at Paul Landowski’s studio and in the heady, vibrant cafes of Montparnasse, she meets ambitious young sculptor Laurent Brouilly, and knows at once that her life will never be the same again. In this sweeping, epic tale of love and loss—the first in a unique, spellbinding series—Lucinda Riley showcases her storytelling talents like never before. Review: LOVED THIS - Absolutely loved this book. The characters were well developed, tying everything in at the end. I can’t wait to read the next book. Review: An evocative story set in exotic Rio - Maia D'Apliese is the eldest of six girls adopted by the wealthy billionaire Pa Salt. After his sudden death the girls get together at their childhood home, a secluded mansion on the shores of Lake Geneva. There they learn about their father’s legacy and find clues that will allow them discover their ancestral origins. As with most of Lucinda Riley’s books the story is told over 2 timelines one set in the past and one in the present. In the book we follow Maia on her journey to uncover her roots, which takes her to Brazil and a dilapidated mansion in a wealthy suburb of Rio de Janeiro. As the story unfolds we learn from the past how Maia’s life is connected to Issabella Bonifacio and how the construction of the famous Christ statue on Corcovado Mountain in Rio is part her heritage. In the present we see how Maia copes with the loss of her adopted father while coming to grips with the knowledge of her familial beginnings. A journey of self-discovery, of learning to trust oneself and others in the process of healing. The story is vividly described, the characters are complex but interesting. They display real emotions like love and fear while demonstrating loyalty, passion and compassion, making them convincing and easy to relate to. From a historical perspective the book is also set in an interesting period in Rio de Janeiro. The 1920’s to 1930’s, the heydays, when coffee exports were booming at the time the Christ statue was under construction. This is the first book in the Seven Sisters series. Each book can be read separately as the plot concludes nicely at the end. Some teasers are left unanswered which helps set up the next book in the series but without leaving the reader hanging or forcing you to get the next book in the series. Overall this is an interesting evocative story. The book is well written and the story flows well. Fans of historical fiction and woman’s fiction will love it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #14,590 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #118 in Historical Romances #123 in Multigenerational Fiction (Books) #157 in Historical British & Irish Literature | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 60,651 Reviews | ## Images ![The Seven Sisters: Where The Story Begins - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HjlrLR5xL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVED THIS *by C***N on August 2, 2026* Absolutely loved this book. The characters were well developed, tying everything in at the end. I can’t wait to read the next book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An evocative story set in exotic Rio *by B***N on June 14, 2016* Maia D'Apliese is the eldest of six girls adopted by the wealthy billionaire Pa Salt. After his sudden death the girls get together at their childhood home, a secluded mansion on the shores of Lake Geneva. There they learn about their father’s legacy and find clues that will allow them discover their ancestral origins. As with most of Lucinda Riley’s books the story is told over 2 timelines one set in the past and one in the present. In the book we follow Maia on her journey to uncover her roots, which takes her to Brazil and a dilapidated mansion in a wealthy suburb of Rio de Janeiro. As the story unfolds we learn from the past how Maia’s life is connected to Issabella Bonifacio and how the construction of the famous Christ statue on Corcovado Mountain in Rio is part her heritage. In the present we see how Maia copes with the loss of her adopted father while coming to grips with the knowledge of her familial beginnings. A journey of self-discovery, of learning to trust oneself and others in the process of healing. The story is vividly described, the characters are complex but interesting. They display real emotions like love and fear while demonstrating loyalty, passion and compassion, making them convincing and easy to relate to. From a historical perspective the book is also set in an interesting period in Rio de Janeiro. The 1920’s to 1930’s, the heydays, when coffee exports were booming at the time the Christ statue was under construction. This is the first book in the Seven Sisters series. Each book can be read separately as the plot concludes nicely at the end. Some teasers are left unanswered which helps set up the next book in the series but without leaving the reader hanging or forcing you to get the next book in the series. Overall this is an interesting evocative story. The book is well written and the story flows well. Fans of historical fiction and woman’s fiction will love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Want To Be Part Of Their Family!! *by D***C on November 24, 2023* Wow! Where do I begin?? While perusing Amazon for my next book, I ordered Book 2 not knowing there were 8 books! I was hooked right at the beginning and couldn’t put it down! When I realized it was Book 2 of 8, I immediately ordered all the rest before I finished the one I had. I have never been more captivated by books like I was with this series! The bonus and best surprise was that they were named after the star system The Pleiades!! I have been an amateur astronomer since 1969 when Neil Armstrong first stepped foot on the moon. I was hooked! It was that same hook that got me with this series! When I got to the last book, Atlas. The story of Pa Salt I tried to read it slowly but I couldn’t. I was mesmerized by it because it tied the whole series together. All the secrets were told. How Atlas came to adopt the 7 babies, how he found Ma, George and Claudia, his real name and so much more. I read each book in 5 days, only because work got in the way. I didn’t want to put them down. How Lucinda Riley thought this up and executed it is amazing to me. All while struggling through cancer (I was so saddened to hear of her death) for selfish reasons. I’m sad for her family, but mostly sad that she won’t write anymore book as I’ve since read all of them. She was an amazing storyteller and writer. At first I didn’t dig her multi generational going back and forth in the story. I’ve since come to love it. I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend reading this series. You will not be disappointed. I just finished Fleat House and will start reading the series again!! I want to be one of the sisters, but what shall I call myself??? Hmmm… the short sister (I’m 5’) the deer sister (they come when I call them). I think I’ll go with The Old Sister! Please read this series. It will blow you away! Pinky Swear!! 10 STARS for the D’Apelise Family! --- ## 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.kg/products/22966820-the-seven-sisters-where-the-story-begins](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/22966820-the-seven-sisters-where-the-story-begins) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-08-22*