The Alphabet Sisters

Anna, Bett and Carrie Quinlan were childhood singing stars, The Alphabet Sisters. As adults they haven't spoken for years, ever since Bett's fiance left her for another sister. Now Lola, their larger-than-life grandmother, summons them home for her 80th birthday extravaganza and a surprise announcement - she wants them to revive their singing careers and stage a musical she has written. Rehearsals get underway, and family secrets begin to be shared and revealed. But just as the rifts begin to close, the Alphabet Sisters face a test they never imagined. An unforgettable story of three generations of women from the bestselling author of A Taste for It, Upside Down Inside Out and Spin the Bottle. 'Tender and well-observed...there is also plenty of McInerney's trademark wit, but have the hankies ready for this, probably her best novel yet.' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'A gentle and life-affirming story. We come away feeling better about the world and, maybe, just a little more tender towards those close to us.' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'You'll be laughing out loud one minute and crying the next.' COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE 'Luckily for us, Monica McInerney has made producing a classy, well-written story with convincing characters as easy as A B C.' IRELAND ON SUNDAY 'Big-hearted family saga set in Australia, Ireland and London.' DAILY EXPRESS 'Anyone who has sisters will lap this one up.' IRISH EXAMINER 'If you love Maeve Binchy this book will most certainly appeal to you. This story has everything, romance, humour, travel and adventure, making it the perfect choice for holiday reading.' WOMAN'S WAY, IRELAND 'Book of the Week' 'A sweeping family saga, overflowing with emotion, warmth and humour.' SUNDERLAND ECHO