{"title":"Lian Dolan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Lian Dolan, a distinguished author celebrated for her captivating storytelling and relatable characters. Dolan brings to life intricate tales set against the backdrop of modern-day dilemmas and family dynamics, making her books a must-read for fans of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her engaging creations is \u003cem\u003eLost and Found in Paris\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that effortlessly blends art, intrigue, and personal discovery. Here, readers follow on a riveting journey through the City of Lights, exploring themes of heritage and identity. This book invites readers to lose themselves in the alluring streets of Paris while delving into the complex tapestry of the protagonist's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother remarkable work is \u003cem\u003eThe Sweeney Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e, a heartfelt exploration of family bonds. This novel intricately weaves the story of three sisters who navigate unexpected revelations and familial secrets. Dolan's knack for crafting vivid, multi-dimensional characters shines through, making it easy for readers to connect with the Sweeney sisters' journeys of rediscovery and reconciliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLian Dolan's novels are a testament to her ability to craft stories with both depth and accessibility, striking a chord with anyone seeking fiction that resonates on a personal level. Whether you're new to her work or a devoted fan, Dolan's books promise an enriching reading experience filled with emotion and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lost-and-found-in-paris-by-lian-dolan-9780063144712","title":"Lost and Found in Paris","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Fast-paced and colourful, with hints of \u003cem\u003eThe Goldfinch\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMalibu Rising\u003c\/em\u003e, and more than one pitch-perfect love story—\u003cem\u003eLost and Found in Paris\u003c\/em\u003e sparkles like the City of Light itself and will have you flipping the pages quickly as you’re drawn deeply into its mysterious world of art, intrigue, and redemption.” —Kristin Harmel, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Lost Names\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate escapist adventure in Paris, told with wit, style, and a touch of intrigue, by the popular and dynamic author of \u003cem\u003eThe Sweeney Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoan Blakely had an unconventional childhood: the daughter of a globe-trotting supermodel and a world-famous artist. Her artist father died on 9\/11, and Joan—an art historian by training—has spent more than a decade maintaining his legacy. Life in the art world is beginning to wear on her—and then one fateful afternoon her husband drops a bombshell: he’s fathered twins with another woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurious but secretly pleased to have a reason to blow up her life, Joan impulsively decides to get out of town, booking a last-minute trip to Paris as an art courier: the person museums hire to fly valuable works of art to potential clients, discreetly stowed in their carry-on luggage. Sipping her champagne in business class, she chats up her seatmate, Nate, a good-looking tech nerd who invites her to dinner in Paris. He doesn’t know she’s carrying drawings worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut after a romantic dinner and an even more romantic night together, Joan wakes up next to her new lover to discover the drawings gone. Even more shocking is what’s been left in their place: a sketch from her father’s journals, which she thought had been lost when he died on 9\/11, and a poem that reads like a treasure hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Nate as a sidekick, Joan will follow the clues all over Paris—from its grand cathedrals to the romantic bistros to the twisty side streets of Montmartre—hoping to recover the lost art, and her own sense of adventure. 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Family secrets, laughter and tears, shocking reveals, and an uplifting ending make this a story to savour—and share.\u003c\/strong\u003e – Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lost and Found Bookshop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn accomplished storyteller returns with her biggest, boldest, most entertaining novel yet—a hilarious, heartfelt story about books, love, sisterhood, and the surprises we discover in our DNA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaggie, Eliza, and Tricia Sweeney grew up as a happy threesome in the idyllic seaside town of Southport, Connecticut. But their mother’s death from cancer fifteen years ago tarnished their golden-hued memories, and the sisters drifted apart. Their one touchstone is their father, Bill Sweeney, an internationally famous literary lion and college professor universally adored by critics, publishers, and book lovers. When Bill dies unexpectedly one cool June night, his shell-shocked daughters return to their childhood home. They aren’t quite sure what the future holds without their larger-than-life father, but they do know how to throw an Irish wake to honour a man of his stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as guests pay their respects and reminisce, one stranger, emboldened by whiskey, has crashed the party. It turns out that she too is a Sweeney sister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Washington, DC based journalist Serena Tucker had her DNA tested on a whim a few weeks earlier, she learned she had a 50% genetic match with a childhood neighbour—Maggie Sweeney of Southport, Connecticut. It seems Serena’s chilly WASP mother, Birdie, had a history with Bill Sweeney—one that has remained totally secret until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the shock wears off, questions abound. What does this mean for William’s literary legacy? Where is the unfinished memoir he’s stashed away, and what will it reveal? And how will a fourth Sweeney sister—a blond among redheads—fit into their story?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy turns revealing, insightful, and uproarious, \u003cem\u003eThe Sweeney Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e is equal parts cautionary tale and celebration—a festive and heartfelt look at what truly makes a family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDolan uses her experience in podcasting with her own sisters to craft believable women characters who worry about real problems and use wry humour to push through dark moments. 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