There are some authors you can always rely on to create magical stories with twists and turns. All set in the most stunning and captivating locations! Dinah Jefferies is one of those authors. Her way of writing and evoking locations, together with the interweaving stories are a fascinating and very successful mix. The Missing Sister intrigued me from the start. Burma in the 1930s – nightclubs and the hot buzz of the city – I was there! Add to this the story of a girl finding out about her missing sister and then going on to search for her was a compelling premise. The various strands of the story built nicely, wove in and around the lyrical writing and really created a narrative I didn’t want to end. This was essentially an historical drama but Dinah’s attention to detail meant that I learned a lot about Britain’s occupying years in the country and region. There’s detail but never too much. You soon realise by the end just how much of an insight into the mystery and the heritage of the country you’ve experienced. That’s always a joy for a reader isn’t it? A story that lingers and stays with you. There were parts of the story set in Cheltenham with Diana’s story which worked well too, but it was Burma that really captivated me. The contrast between two such different places was nicely done! Back in Burma, there were two characters richly described and part of Belle’s story who I was particularly interested in. You’re never sure if you can trust him but he’s got that smouldering presence you can understand Belle is going to either love or hate. Gloria de Clemente, was the other character I enjoyed meeting. She was an influential wealthy British socialite who lived in Golden Valley which is where Belle’s parents once lived. Could she and brother Edward in Rangoon help her solve her family’s mystery? Gripping and lyrically written. A real treat.

I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review and this is my review: Dinah Jefferies has done it again. There hasn’t been one of her books that I’ve not enjoyed. Always managing to transport you back to an era long gone. This time to Burma while it was still part of the British empire. She has such a way in describing Burma that you get a clear picture of it’s culture, history and the country’s beauty. Belle’s journey starts with the death of her father. In clearing out her fathers possessions she comes across a cutting from an old newspaper, where she discovers that she had an older sister that was taken from the family home in Rangoon Burma. Before Belle found out about a missing sister she had already accepted a job as a singer in one of Rangoon’s wealthy hotels. With the little knowledge she has about her missing sister and the lives of her parents while living in Burma, Belle becomes intrigued to see if she can find out anything about what happened to her family all those years ago. Taking her on a journey of discovery & betrayal, and not knowing who she can really trust. The story goes back and forth with Belle’s life in 1930’s Rangoon and her mother’s life in the 1910’s though to 1920’s. An excellent read as always.

The Missing Sister is the third book I have read written by Dinah Jefferies and I have loved them all .This story is set in Burma in the 1930;s .It is the story of Bella who becomes a night club singer in Burma but she is also looking for her older sister who was abducted from the family home when they were living in Burma many years ago .The story is atmospheric with such beautiful descriptions of colours and sound that I felt I was actually there !This is such a compelling story,beautifully written I thoroughly enjoyed it .Many thanks to the Publisher ,the Author and NetGalley for my review copy in return for an honest review .

Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Dinah continues to take you around Asia with vivid descriptions of Burma. Belle has to deal with some harrowing scenes during the uprisings. Such a great ending as always.

There are some authors you can always rely on to create magical stories with twists and turns. All set in the most stunning and captivating locations! Dinah Jefferies is one of those authors. Her way of writing and evoking locations, together with the interweaving stories are a fascinating and very successful mix. The Missing Sister intrigued me from the start. Burma in the 1930s – nightclubs and the hot buzz of the city – I was there! Add to this the story of a girl finding out about her missing sister and then going on to search for her was a compelling premise. The various strands of the story built nicely, wove in and around the lyrical writing and really created a narrative I didn’t want to end. This was essentially an historical drama but Dinah’s attention to detail meant that I learned a lot about Britain’s occupying years in the country and region. There’s detail but never too much. You soon realise by the end just how much of an insight into the mystery and the heritage of the country you’ve experienced. That’s always a joy for a reader isn’t it? A story that lingers and stays with you. There were parts of the story set in Cheltenham with Diana’s story which worked well too, but it was Burma that really captivated me. The contrast between two such different places was nicely done! Back in Burma, there were two characters richly described and part of Belle’s story who I was particularly interested in. You’re never sure if you can trust him but he’s got that smouldering presence you can understand Belle is going to either love or hate. Gloria de Clemente, was the other character I enjoyed meeting. She was an influential wealthy British socialite who lived in Golden Valley which is where Belle’s parents once lived. Could she and brother Edward in Rangoon help her solve her family’s mystery? Gripping and lyrically written. A real treat.