The Missing Sister

The narrative follows the D’Aplièse sisters as they attempt to locate Merope, the seventh sibling missing since their childhood. The search begins with a singular clue: a sketch of a distinctive star-shaped emerald ring and an address for a New Zealand vineyard. From there, the investigation spans multiple continents, moving through Canada, England, and France, as the sisters track Mary McDougal. Mary possesses the ring but intentionally evades the family, traveling across the globe following her husband's death. The sisters aim to gather the full group for a memorial ceremony in the Aegean Sea to honor their late adoptive father, Pa Salt, but must first unravel Mary’s hidden family history in Ireland.

Readers who enjoy multi-generational sagas and historical mysteries will find this book satisfies a desire for intricate genealogical puzzles. It appeals to those interested in how wartime secrets and regional histories, particularly the Irish struggle for independence, shape modern identities. Readers finish the book with a clearer understanding of the D’Aplièse family tree and the specific circumstances surrounding the sisters' adoptions, resolving long-standing tension regarding their missing piece.