Three estranged sisters. Six months to come back together.
When Georgie, Iris and Nola's mother died and their father disappeared into his grief, the sisters made a pact: they would always be there for one another, no matter what.
Now, decades later, they haven't spoken for years and can barely stand to be in the same room. As his health declines, their father comes up with a plan to bring them back to one another. In his will, he states that before they can claim their inheritance, they must spend six months living together in their childhood home in the village of Ballycove, Ireland, and try to repair their broken relationships.
As the months progress, old resentments boil over, new secrets threaten to come out and each sister must decide what matters more: their pride, or their family. Can they overcome their past and find a way to love each other once more?
I absolutely love my virtual visits to Ballycove, courtesy of Faith Hogan, and The Gin Sisters' Promise is my third visit to this beautiful Irish village. It's a gorgeous warm hug of a book and I really enjoyed it.
It's just heartbreaking to see the fractured relationships between the three sisters but as they say: "blood is thicker than water", so there's hope for them yet. Georgie, Iris and Nola are so very different but they all have something in common: they lost their mother at a very young age and their father's dying wish is that they live together for six months in the family home in Ballycove.
Wow, these sisters sure do rub each other up the wrong way. There are so many assumptions and misunderstandings as they snipe at each other instead of talking honestly. Although each sister appears to have the perfect life, they are all hiding their own problems so there's really nothing to be envious about. As the magic of Ballycove does its work, the cracks in their relationships are gradually filled and it's really heartwarming to see them become fiercely protective of one another.
I loved the mention of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club and also Corrigan Mills from The Place We Call Home - the previous two novels set in Ballycove. All of the novels are standalone, the only link being the location, but it's like remembering an old friend when you have read all of them and see a reference or character that you recognise.
The Gin Sisters' Promise is such a beautifully written novel; it's warm, poignant and uplifting. It's a wonderful portrayal of often complicated sibling relationships and all the petty squabbles and jealousies that come with it. An enjoyable, entertaining and recommended read.
I received an ARC from the publisher to read and review for the blog tour; this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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About the author:
Faith lives in the west of Ireland with her husband, four children and two very fussy cats. She has an Hons Degree in English Literature and Psychology, has worked as a fashion model and in the intellectual disability and mental health sector.
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