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Sisters of Belfast
Sisters of Belfast: A Novel | Melanie Maure
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In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fateand faithreunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuireknown as the twins of Belfastare given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the others life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as familywhat they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faithin religion, in the world, and in one anotherSisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood.
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#ABOUTABOOK
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TODAY‘S PROMPT: DEBUT AUTHOR

SISTERS OF BELFAST is a heartbreaking, heartfelt, beautiful book. 

You will LOVE the characters and miss them when you turn the last page.

Historical fiction fans, and those who enjoy a moving read won‘t want to miss this book. P5/5

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/mrbtm83z

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Looks good! 4mo
Eggs Another great book recommendation 👏🏻 4mo
SilversReviews @Eggs Thanks. I think you will like it if you read it. 4mo
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What a fantastic debut novel. This author is definitely one to watch for.

This book takes you into the lives of Irish Nuns and an orphanage. Also into the lives of twins Aelish and Isabel McGuire. What happens to them after they lost their home and their parents.

Full review: https://tinyurl.com/2nn5b9yt

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dabbe Now that's a holiday that deserves a toast! 🤩🍻🤩 10mo
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A MUST READ!!

A bombing that killed their parents in 1941 in Dublin put twins Isabel and Aelish in an orphanage run by nuns.

Isabel was rebellious and Aelish was compliant.

Isabel escapes, but Aelish remains and becomes a nun.

A heartbreaking, heartfelt, beautiful book.

♥️ You will LOVE the characters and miss them when you turn the last page. ♥️

FULL REVIEW: http://tinyurl.com/mrbtm83z

@mm_maure
@harperperennial

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THANK YOU @harpercollins @harperperennial for the SURPRISE MAIL!!

Review will be February 27.

A FAVORITE - LOVED THIS BOOK!! ♥️

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Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#NEWYEARNEWBOOKS
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Today‘s Prompt: HOLDING HANDS

LOVED this book.

It is a January favorite and going to be a 2024 favorite.

The characters are ones you will not forget and will miss.

Review coming on February 27.

I WOULD ADD IT TO YOUR TBR NOW. 😊

Eggs Sounds good 👌🏼🤝👌🏼 11mo
SilversReviews @Eggs It was excellent. 11mo
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FULL REVIEW 2/27

♥️ Going to be a January and a 2024 favorite!! ♥️

A bombing that killed their parents in 1941 in Dublin put twins Isabel and Aelish in an orphanage run by nuns.

Isabel was rebellious and Aelish was compliant.

Isabel escapes, but Aelish remains and becomes a nun.

A heartbreaking, heartfelt, beautiful book.

♥️ You will LOVE the characters and miss them when you turn the last page. ♥️

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