Short Synopsis
Mary Hogan's powerful and poignant debut novel about two sisters—opposites in every way—plus their mother and the secrets and lies that define them all.

Full Synopsis
The third child in a family that wanted only two, Muriel Sullivant has always been an outsider. She worships her beautiful blond sister, Pia, and envies the close bond she shares with their mother, Lidia. Growing up in their shadow, Muriel believes that if she keeps all their secrets—and she knows plenty, outsiders always do—they will love her too. Now an adult, Muriel has accepted the disappointments in her life. With her fourth-floor walk-up apartment and entry-level New York City job, she never will measure up to Pia and her wealthy husband, their daughter, and their suburban Connecticut dream home.

One day, Pia shows up to visit and shares devastating news that Muriel knows she cannot tell—a secret that will force her to come to terms with the past and help her see her life and her family in unexpected new ways.

"Book clubs will find much to discuss in this fraught, fascinating family drama." ---Booklist

"Mary Hogan's Two Sisters is a mesmerizing journey into the secrets that can split apart brothers and sisters, children and their parents. It's the perfect read for anyone who knows the way families can hold you up while breaking your heart." ---Lauren Grodstein