Atlas: the story of pa salt
Atlas: The Pa Salt Story is the final book in the literary octology of historical and contemporary fiction that, up to its seventh installment, was written by Irish author Lucinda Riley. After the writer's unfortunate death in 2021, her work drifted a bit, and fans weren't sure what was going to happen to the story, and whether or not it would have an end to the entire saga. .
However, Harry Whittaker, son of the author, was in charge of putting an end to the adventures of the seven sisters and their mysterious father.. This was not only a thank you to the readers, but also a tribute to her mother. Thanks to this installment, followers of the story will be able to discover many more secrets about it while being transported around the world.
Synopsis of Atlas: The Pa Salt Story
A journey that lasted almost a decade
The first book in the series —The Seven Sisters: Maia's Story— was published in 2016 by Plaza & Janes. Much later, in 2023, the journey comes to an end, connecting and closing all the plots and loose ends of the previous seven volumes.
At first, Pa Salt's adoptive daughters receive a letter that entwines each with their true roots. Through this letter they embark on a journey that opens the door to a new understanding of themselves.
At the same time, this makes them look forward to the future with greater knowledge and fortitude. En Atlas: The Pa Salt Story, it is the mysterious Pa who recounts, through a diary, who he really is. The character tells what were the reasons he had for adopting the different women in his family and why he decided to leave all the truth in the hands of Merry, the lost sister.
The funeral on Titan
The predecessor of Atlas: The Pa Salt Story es the lost sister, published in 2021. In it, Maia, Ally, Star, Cecé, Tiggy, Electra and Mérope, the Pleiades, meet Merry, who turns out to be the eldest and legitimate daughter of Pa. Together, they attend the Titan, the patriarch's ship, to pay him funeral honours. and read the diary that the man left in charge of his eldest daughter.
This is a nostalgic journey, because through this intimate notebook, loaded with very personal anecdotes about his life, Pa tells his daughters why he chose them and not other girls. Because yes, her choice was not a coincidence, but a very well planned strategy.
Atlas: The Pa Salt Story is a book that readers might enjoy even if they haven't read the previous volumes. However, for those who did, this tour will represent a reunion with characters and stories that were thought to be forgotten, but never were.
The preamble of all adventures
Pa's story is almost a prequel. The origin plot of Pa Salt begins in Paris, in 1928. A small that stands between life and death es Fortunately rescued by a wealthy family. These French raise him and take care of him like a true son, so that he grows up surrounded by love, sweetness and shelter. Soon, he becomes a peaceful boy, too mature for his age, and, moreover, very talented.
Still, despite all the attempts her new parents make to learn and understand who she is and where she comes from, El niño refuses to say a word about it. He seems to carry the weight of a dark past that he does not want to share with anyone., fearing that this life he managed to escape from will find him, and consume them all.
a promising young man
As time passes and blurs the traces of the past, the boy who was Pa Salt grows up, studies violin at a prestigious conservatory in Paris. Also Fall in love deeply, and, in general, he has a life that he never thought possible.
But the shadows haunt him. He understands that Europe is in danger, that she must keep a promise made many moons ago, and that, as much as he wants to avoid it, he will have to escape again.
In 2008, in the present of the daughters of the late Pa Salt, while crossing the Aegean Sea, women discover that the father they loved so much is not the person they thought. That wonderful human being who cared for them with care hid great enigmas, which could affect the future of Merry, Maia, Ally, Star, Cecé, Tiggy, Electra and Mérope, whose destiny was written in the stars many years ago.
About the author, Harry Whittaker
Harry Whittaker
Harry Whittaker was born in a rural area in the north of England in the 90s. This author was surrounded by literature from a very young age. His life was marked by the career of his mother, the famous writer Lucinda Riley, who died of cancer in 2021.
Before she passed away, she and Whittaker collaborated on a children's series in 2019.. In addition, the woman left prepared notes for her latest book, and made her son promise to finish it if she left early.
In addition to his writing career, Whittaker is a radio host. He has participated in several BBC programs which have achieved great commercial success. He also works as an improv actor. Thanks to his work in this area, he is part of a group that represents England internationally.
Chronological order of the series The seven sisters
- The Seven Sisters: Maia's Story (2014);
- Sister Storm: Ally's Story (2015);
- The Shadow Sister: Star's Story (2016);
- Sister Pearl: Cecé's Story (2017);
- Sister Moon: Tiggy's Story (2018);
- Sister Sun: Electra's Story (2019);
- The Lost Sister: Merope's Story (2021);
- Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt (2023)