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Set in rural Ireland during the latter half of the 19th century, this historical novel follows seven sisters born into fatherless poverty. Their long, flowing hair becomes their most valuable asset as they form a singing and dancing septet that captivates audiences across Ireland. The sisters—Berenice, Enda, Pertilly, Oona, Ida, Manticory, and a writer sister—use their talent to escape hardship, journey to Dublin, and even reach the palazzi of Venice. Along the way they encounter suitors, rivalry, love triangles, financial intrigue, and the harsh consequences of fame. Rich in period detail, the story explores exploitation, celebrity, illegitimacy, sibling rivalry, love, and loss.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Michelle Lovric
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