Maeve and Therese Dunigan are sisters—but the two have been estranged for years. They could not be more Maeve, a rule-follower and Therese, a rebel. But when their mother's death brings the family back together, the two find that they have inherited a painting—one that could be worth millions and could save each of them from their respective wolves at the door. The only issue is, the painting might be a fake and the only way the can solve the problem is to find the original. This means a road trip—to Ireland, to their family roots, and to a mysterious crime that occurred years ago. With tensions simmering, the two hit the road and find themselves on twisty lanes, in colorful villages, at local pubs, and with handsome men whose gift of the gab is surpassed only by their charm. Can Maeve and Therese find the real painting, remove a family curse, solve a cold case, and actually survive without killing each other? Join Mary Kay Andrews on a road trip that will entertain you for miles.
Sometimes siblings are as alike as two peas in a pod. That is definitely not the case with sisters Maeve and Therese Dunigan. Maeve, a college professor, has always been the responsible rule-follower, while Therese has spent her life embracing a more rebellious path. After their mother’s death, the sisters discover that there is little left of the estate. The one item of potential value is a painting with a mysterious history. This painting may be worth millions.
Such a discovery could not come at a better time. Maeve has recently lost her teaching position, and Therese, a struggling actress, is barely making ends meet. Determined to uncover the painting’s true worth, the sisters embark on a journey to Ireland in search of its provenance.
What follows is a captivating road trip that has the potential to either mend their strained relationship or drive them even further apart. As Maeve and Therese travel through charming villages and lively pubs, they uncover clues about the painting’s past. The answers seem to lie somewhere in Ireland, but the locals are often reluctant to provide a clear picture of the story behind the painting.
One of the novel’s greatest strengths lies in its structure. While the primary narrative unfolds in the present day through Maeve and Therese’s search, a secondary timeline gradually reveals the history associated with the painting. These dual perspectives work seamlessly together, enriching the sisters’ quest and adding depth and meaning to the story. Kathleen McInerney’s narration perfectly captures their voices.
Road Trip is a heartwarming blend of family drama, mystery, and adventure. Mary Kay Andrews brings Ireland vividly to life while crafting an engaging story about sisterhood, second chances, and the ties that bind us - even when those ties are tested.
MARY KAY ANDREWS is the New York Times bestselling author of 27 novels (including Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Ladies’ Night; Christmas Bliss; Spring Fever; Summer Rental; The Fixer Upper; Deep Dish; Blue Christmas; Savannah Breeze; Hissy Fit; Little Bitty Lies; and Savannah Blues), and one cookbook, The Beach House Cookbook.
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