Three sisters. Two levers. One family secret.
By Catherine Alliott
Annabel is deep in the territory of the sandwich generation.
Widowed for nearly a decade and raising two teenagers alone, she now faces a difficult dilemma. What is best for her ageing mother? This emotional crossroads sets the stage for Annabel and Her Sisters, a story that explores family duty, love and rediscovery.
Her strong-willed sisters, Ginnie and Clarissa, have already made up their minds. They have mentally sold their mother’s London house and spent the proceeds in their heads. Annabel, however, is uncertain about how her mother will react to their plan. The tension between practicality and compassion runs through Annabel and Her Sisters, adding both humour and heart to the unfolding drama.
Love, duty and family secrets
After ten years on her own, Annabel’s children also decide it is time for change. They take it upon themselves to act as matchmakers. Before she knows it, Annabel has two unexpected romantic prospects. One is the charming ex-army builder currently working on the loft extension in her home. The other, even more surprisingly, is the vicar from her local church.
Just as Annabel begins to navigate these new possibilities, long-hidden family secrets emerge. These revelations threaten the very fabric of her childhood and family. The story deepens, and through moments of reflection, Annabel must decide what truly matters.
What or who she needs in her life soon becomes clear in the most surprising way. The novel captures the emotional tug between obligation and desire, reminding readers that love and loyalty often collide at life’s most delicate moments. In Annabel and Her Sisters, Catherine Alliott blends wit, warmth and wisdom to show how one woman reclaims her voice amid chaos and change.
About the author
Catherine Alliott is the author of seventeen bestselling novels, including My Husband Next Door, A Rural Affair, One Day in May, The Secret Life of Evie Hamilton, A Cornish Summer and Behind Closed Doors. She lives with her family in Hertfordshire.
- PUBLISHER | Penguin Random House SA |
- ISBN | 9780241793763 |
- Recommended Retail Price | R370.00 |
- Classification | Drama |
