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In My Sister's Shoes
In My Sister's Shoes
Apr 22, 2026 1:11 AM

Author:Sinéad Moriarty

In My Sister's Shoes

In one of the many fantastic reviews for Sinéad Moriarty's fourth novel, In My Sister's Shoes, the reviewer praised Sinéad's ability to apply 'the light tender touch to dark, painful subjects'. It's a perfect description of how Sinéad tells the story of a younger sister stepping in to help out when her older sister is diagnosed with cancer. In a similar way to Marian Keyes, Sinéad manages to balance light and dark with wonderful finesse, warmth and humour.

Kate O'Brien is thirty and has very little to think about except trying to keep her balance as she totters up London's media-land ladder.

Fiona O'Brien is Kate's responsible older sister - with a husband, twin boys, a dog and now ... a life-changing problem.

It's a problem that means Kate going back to Dublin. Pronto. There she finds herself stepping into Fiona's shoes - and discovering that she's definitely not cut out to be a domestic goddess. On top of that, the ex she thought she'd got over years ago turns up to haunt her.

Will either of the O'Brien sisters survive? And even if they do, can either of them slip back into their old shoes ever again?

Sinéad Moriarty's novels have sold over half a million copies in Ireland and the UK and she is a four times nominee for the popular fiction Irish Book Award. She has won over readers and critics telling stories that are funny, humane, moving and relevant to modern women. In My Sister's Shoes is Sinéad at her very best.

Sinéad Moriarty lives with her family in Dublin. Her other titles are: The Baby Trail; A Perfect Match; From Here to Maternity; Keeping It In the Family (also titled Whose Life Is It Anyway?); Pieces of My Heart; Me and My Sisters and This Child of Mine.

Reviews

The best book of its kind that this reviewer has come across in ages ... [Marian] Keyes has for years been the undisputed queen of applying the light tender touch to dark, painful subjects - well, Sinéad Moriarty is now a worthy competitor for that crown ... In My Sister's Shoes bounces with love, life and fun

—— Sunday Independent

A real talent ... Sinéad Moriarty has a gift at unwrapping a good, plausible tale and creating likeable characters that you care about

—— Irish Independent

A fabulous book ... at times touching and at others genuinely hilarious

—— Sunday Tribune

Touching ... warm-hearted

—— Irish Mail on Sunday

A tear-jerker which will have you in stitches

—— Full House

This warm, touching book is truly bittersweet - you will laugh and cry

—— My Weekly

A lovely, thought-provoking tale

—— The Sun

A funny, easy-going, heart-warming read

—— Woman

Touching and funny

—— Closer

A real talent ... Sinéad Moriarty has a gift at unwrapping a good, plausible tale and creating likeable characters that you care about

—— IRISH INDEPENDENT

A good story, flourishing characters, and the most persuasive narrative voice

—— Guardian

A classic tale of the triumph of youthful naivety over middle-aged cynicism

—— Good Book Guide

Classic coming of age novel

—— Oxford Times
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