Her sister has been dead for fifteen years when she sees her on the TV news…

Josie Bianci was killed years ago on a train during a terrorist attack. Gone forever. It’s what her sister, Kit, an ER doctor in Santa Cruz, has always believed. Yet all it takes is a few heart-wrenching seconds to upend Kit’s world. Live coverage of a club fire in Auckland has captured the image of a woman stumbling through the smoke and debris. Her resemblance to Josie is unbelievable. And unmistakable. With it comes a flood of emotions—grief, loss, and anger—that Kit finally has a chance to put to rest: by finding the sister who’s been living a lie.

After arriving in New Zealand, Kit begins her journey with the memories of the past: of days spent on the beach with Josie. Of a lost teenage boy who’d become part of their family. And of a trauma that has haunted Kit and Josie their entire lives.

Now, if two sisters are to reunite, it can only be by unearthing long-buried secrets and facing a devastating truth that has kept them apart far too long. To regain their relationship, they may have to lose everything.

Having finished this book yesterday I am a bit at a loss of what to write. I found it quite captivating and couldn't stop reading (had to tell myself in the evening that I have to get up in the morning!)

I read (afterwards) some of the reviews here and partly agree.. partly not.
For instance - yes, the story about the Sapphire House is totally unnecessary. There could have been so much more but then it would have been a totally different novel with a totally different topic.
And yes, the repeated telling of what had happened years ago was tiring. I guess most of us had got it the first time reading it.
I also must admit that I couldn't get a connection to Javier. I don't trust him, I don't feel he is "real". He was too fairy tale for me.
I did like the storyline, I don't know how I would have reacted when I'd found out my sister is still alive. I can understand Josie though.
Kit was a bit too egocentric, too much "I".. yes, she did have a terrible past but this constant "this is just a fling.. this will end soon.. I cannot allow myself to open up".. well, get a grip girl!

The end was a bit rushed for me but at least it wasn't all blue eyed and honey-sweet..

And I do want to visit Auckland now!

Ray!

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On its way to the first station in France...

Happy Travelling!

This has arrived safely in central France, thanks so much for sending. As fate would have it, four rings have arrived in the last two days - and with my recent move free time for reading seems to have shrunk. Nonetheless, I'll try to get to this sooner rather than later. Thanks for making it available. All the best!

I didn't really know what to expect from this book, but it was offered as a ring by a bookcrossing friend, and as I usually appreciate the books she recommends, I was happy to sign up.

Trying to sum up this story is not easy- it is, among other things the story of two sisters - of a family, really, but also of walls and self-protection and growing up and dealing with harrowing events in one's past, finding the ultimate escape from one's self, and learning to open to life and love...
I found it extremely moving and lovely at the same time. Once again I've been steered in the right direction by this bookcrossing friend.
I am going away for about a week, but will try to send it off when I get back.

This leaves central France and heads almost directly north a little ways (although how long it takes would depend on traffic!). I'll be curious to read what you think of it - enjoy!

So sorry received and forget to make a JE ! Done !