From international bestselling author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Holly Ringland, comes a haunting and magical novel about joy, grief, courage, and transformation.
'On the afternoon that Esther Wilding drove homeward along the coast, a year after her sister had walked into the sea and disappeared, the light was painfully golden.'The last time Esther Wilding's beloved older sister Aura was seen, she was walking along the shore towards the sea. In the wake of Aura's disappearance, Esther's family struggles to live with their loss. To seek the truth about her sister's death, Esther reluctantly travels from Tasmania to Copenhagen, and then to the Faroe Islands.
On her journey, Esther is guided by the stories Aura left behind: seven fairy tales about selkies, swans and women, alongside cryptic verses Aura wrote and had secretly tattooed on her body.
THE SEVEN SKINS OF ESTHER WILDING is about the far-reaches of sisterly love, the power of wearing your heart on your skin, and the ways life can transform when we find the courage to feel the fullness of both grief and joy.
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Holly Ringland returns with a poetic book about loss, grief and acceptance. After her sister Aura disappears, Esther Wilding struggles with the loss. But a trip to Copenhagen to find the truth brings Esther closer to Aura as she follows the stories her sister wrote. A heart-wrenching story of sisterly love and the courage to feel both sadness and joy. A perfect book to curl up with. - Paul (QBD)
Guest, 07/10/2022
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A beautiful novel that deals with the loss, grief, and joy of sisterhood. Perfect for fans of Trent Dalton, The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding is gripping, haunting, perfectly magical...and arguably Ringland's best work to date. - Liv (QBD)
Guest, 03/10/2022
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Holly Ringland manages to weave a tale that captures your imagination and sense of wonder. After the death of her sister Aura, Esther follows the fairytale stories she left behind, to find answers to her disappearance which takes her on a journey of self-discovery. - Ravy (QBD)
Guest, 03/10/2022
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Esther Wilding's older sister Aura disappeared one day when she walked into the shores of the ocean and then never returned.
This is a book about sisterly love and the tragedy and heartache of what it is to lose that. It's teaches you how to come to terms with the grief of losing a loved one, one you have such a powerful connection with.
Note: this book faces themes of tattoos and fairytales :) - Rebecca (QBD)
Guest, 02/10/2022
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The Seven skins of Esther Wilder is a story that follows Esthers process through the grief of losing her sister.
To find the truth about her sister Aurs's death, Esther travels from Lutruwita, Tasmania, to Copenhagen and then onto the Faroe Islands.
Aura left seven fairy tales and cryptic tattooed messages that her sister follows to the truth. - Amy (QBD)
Guest, 02/10/2022
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This novel is a beautiful story about loss, grief, sisterhood, family and forgiveness. Full of courage, self-discovery and healing, mixed in with beautiful imagery of the Australian landscape. This is a very moving novel that will tug at your heartstrings. - Tracey (QBD)
Guest, 02/10/2022
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This epic, beautifully written novel is a masterpiece you will lose yourself in: taking you across the emotional spectrum from joy, laughter, tears and grief. Holly Ringland delves into our personal myths and harsher truths as Esther journeys to uncover what compelled her sister to walk towards the ocean and never return. Her tale will haunt you and etch itself upon your memory for years to come - Marc (QBD)
Guest, 02/10/2022
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A beautiful story about loss, sisterhood and family.From the Tasmanian coast to Copenhagen and remote islands all around the world, featuring folktales and stunning detail this book is a heart filled read that you will fall in love with - Amanda (QBD)
Guest, 01/10/2022
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Holly Ringland's sophomore novel follows the heartbreaking journey of Esther Wilding as she struggles to uncover the truth about her sister's death. The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding tells beautiful tale of grief interspersed with fairytales and magic that'll leave the reader wanting more. - Sarah (QBD)
Guest, 01/10/2022
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Grief, sisterly love and fairy tales. The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding is a moving story that follows one woman's journey to connect with her lost sibling. After Aura disappeared, Esther pulled away from her family. But a trail of cryptic clues hidden in stories Aura left behind will lead Esther from Tasmania to Copenhagen. Discover the mystery within myth in the latest novel from Holly Ringlang - Tayla (QBD)
Guest, 01/10/2022
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Very compelling, was intrigued by the story from the very first page and the choice of wording created wonderful imagery throughout. - Lucas (QBD)
Guest, 01/10/2022
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A breath taking reality turned within myth and mystery as Esther attepmts to uncover the truth of what lead her sister to walk to the ocean and never return.
Each day more secrets to uncover more skins to unpeal.
In the depths of Tasmania to Copenhagen, what's next then to believe a beautiful representaion of the emotional and compelling truth hidden in Aura Wilding's Journal. - Hollie (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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A story drenched in atmosphere and intrigue, a sister's journey to connect with her lost sister, Holly Ringland's newest fiction is a tale of family, of homecomings and mystery as the protagonist Esther tries to find answers. - Julia (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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I have tried and tried to write a review that would give this book the justice that it deserves, however I have found it impossible to write anything as eloquently beautiful as Holly Ringland's work of passion. - Alison (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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The Seven Skins Of Esther Wilding is a reminder that blood is thicker than water and family is everything. When Esther's sister Aura walks into the ocean to her death, Esther has to work through what the strange tattoos and stories left behind on Aura's body mean and try to understand the mysterious life her sister lead. Another great read by an Aussie author. - Janelle (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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In the Seven Skins of Esther Wilding, Holly Ringland has created another masterpiece as profoundly moving as The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. This is an achingly beautiful tale of courage, self-discovery and healing. Ringland merges myth with mystery as Esther attempts to uncover what lead her fierce sister to walk towards the ocean and never return. - Karen (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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12 months after her sister, Aura, walked into the sea and disappeared, Esther returns home for the memorial to find a diary of enigmas. She sets off to Denmark to uncover her sister's secrets.
Set in the twin islands of Tasmania and Denmark ethereal yet nostalgic story is a heart felt love letter to fairy tales and women's stories ranging from Nordic to first nations traditions. - Eilish (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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'Seven Skins of Esther Wilding' is a haunting, tender novel about sisterhood, grief, and transformation. Echoed by folklore and fairytales, Ringland weaves together a profound story about loss and what it means to follow your heart. Perfect for fans of 'The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart'. - Alicia (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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Once again Holly Ringland hit me in the feels with her follow up to The Lost Letters of Alice Hart. A beautifully told tale of grief & healing woven around the mythology of fairytale. The Wilding family's world broke when eldest daughter Aura disappeared into the ocean at home in Tasmania. Esther, is tasked to re-trace her sister's past, a journey that leads her to her own self acceptance. - Susan (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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A beautifully written enchanting and deeply moving novel about Sisterly love and the lengths to which Esther goes to find out what happened to her beloved sister Aura. The last time Esther was seen she was walking towards the sea so Esther travels from Tasmania to
Copenhagen and the Faroe Islands where she finds many astonishing discoveries. You won't be able to put this one down, amazing - Colette (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding is familar and weird, magical and mundane. It spans the distance between Tasmania and Denmark, and across that distance ponders the ways that grief changes us, and how it prevents us from moving on.
Familiar Australian cultural markers, fairy bread and Kylie Minogue and Neighbours, begin a story that bridges family grief and goes far beyond your expectations. - Drew (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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From the beauty of the Tasmanian scenery to the intensity of a sister scorned with grief, The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding will leave you on the edge of your seat. This book intertwines the mythology of the siren to the story of a woman who adventured, loved and died. Follow Esthers journey through the pages of Auras life and uncover the stories of women before her. an engrossing read. 5 stars. - Jacqueline (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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Holly Ringland has created an emotional, eerie story in her new book. I'ts shrouded with mystery, courage and heart. Esther attempts to uncover what lead her sister to walk into the ocean off the coast in Tasmania. As a reader you are taken on a journey of self discovery, women, family.. exploring folktales from Copenhagen,even shells from remote Faroe Island.
This book will definately move you! - Roxanne (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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Holly Ringland's “The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding” is a beautifully moving story about loss, sisterhood and forgiveness. Written with exquisite detail the story follows Esther Wilding as she struggles with the grief of losing her older sister. Following the trail of writings from her sister she discovers that joy can be found in the midst of grief. - Natalie (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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A book you’ll want to savor
The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland
The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding is a grand, sweeping novel detailing the journey of Esther as she seeks
to make peace with her sisters' decision to disappear into the water and never return. Ringland
combines myth and mystery, told through compelling, reflective characters and achingly beautiful - Paige (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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An emotional, haunting and mystical story as Esther navigates the loss of her sister Aura, spanning from Tasmania to Copenhagen and the Faroe Islands. As Esther begins to put the pieces together of the tragedy in Aura's life through her diary, Esther's transformation and awareness unfolds. The myths and legends of far away places are intriguing and masterfully woven into this tale. A must read. - Sheridan (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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Holly Ringland has done it again! A beautiful moving novel about the bonds of sisterly love, loss, and finding joy after death. From the wilds of the Tasmanian coast to Copenhagen and the remote Faroe Islands, Holly takes you on a journey full of myths and fairytales, and characters that will have you yearning for more. - Kirsty (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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A gripping story of Aura Wilding's disappearance and the impact it has on her sister Esther
to get to the bottom of what actually happened and the sadness her family feel. Esther travels
to places Aura visited. Holly Ringland is a great writer who takes us on a magical journey.
Stef - Stefana (QBD)
Guest, 30/09/2022
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Esther Wilding's sister walks into the sea and disappears, leaving behind a memory of sisterly love, and a trail of mystery inked on her skin.
Traveling around the world in search of left behind clues, Esther will uncover tales of wonderous creatures, and will undergo a transformation through joy, grief and courage. - Tani (QBD)
Guest, 29/09/2022
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From Australian author Holly Ringland comes a beautiful novel about grief, sisterhood and family.
A year ago, Esther Wilding lost her older sister, Aura, to the sea.
Following the stories her sister wrote, Esther sets out on a journey from Tasmania to Copenhagen, and beyond.
What she finds is the courage to feel joy along with grief, and a deeper connection to her sister. - Melissa (QBD)
Guest, 29/09/2022
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Holly Ringland has made another masterpiece that brings up every emotion in your body.
A story of grief, loss, sisterhood, family and forgiveness.
The characters were hard to let go when finishing the last page and left me loving it, hating it but I
enjoyed every word and quote in this book.
Defintely 'the book of the year of 2022' and a fantastic read for fans of Lucinda Reily. - Ayano (QBD)
Guest, 29/09/2022
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This is an achingly beautiful tale of courage, self-discovery and healing. Ringland merges myth with mystery as Esther attempts to uncover what lead her fierce sister to walk towards the ocean and never return. From the wilds of the Tasmanian coast to Copenhagen and the remote Faroe Islands, her journey is haunting and unforgettable. Do yourself a favour and read this book! - Mia (QBD)
Guest, 29/09/2022
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Eighteen months ago Esther Wilding's sister Aura walked into the sea and never came out again. Struggling with grief over her sister's disappearence, Esther reads Aura's journal. In it she will discover an entire secret life her sister had which will lead Esther all the way to Denmark in search of answers and what it really means to accept a person for who they truly are. - Zoe (QBD)
Guest, 29/09/2022
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This is a wonderful story about sisterhood, family, loss and the journey through grief. It's not a binge read. It's one to sip. Holly Ringland has a way with words to depict the natural imagery of Australia. You can easily get lost in the novel. I just could not put the book down and now that I have finished I wished it never ended. - Savana (QBD)
Guest, 29/09/2022
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What an amazing story about family, grief, sisterhood and forgiveness. This is a book that I did not want to ever end! Holly Ringland is a genius at depicting Australia's natural landscape and she easily welcomes you into each of her books and makes you feel like you're part of the story. 5 out of 5 stars! - Brittni (QBD)
Guest, 29/09/2022
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A uniquely gripping yet tragic novel with hopes of uncovering the truth that lies behind Esther Wilding's sudden disappearance. Holly Ringland's newest fiction entry is sure to catch the eye of modern readers. - Joshua (QBD)
Guest, 28/09/2022
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Ringland will take you on a riveting journey with titular character Esther Wilding that promises to be emotional, moving, and altogether unforgettable. - Hazel (QBD)
Guest, 27/09/2022
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At once lyrical, melancholy and beautiful, Hart's sophomore effort is a moving story about women and their inherent connections to the earth and each othe. Following a woman's journey trailing the wake left after her sister's disappearance, 'Seven Skins' takes you on a layered journey through wondrous fables and heartbreakingly authentic family relationships. A read that will leave you breathless. - Kristina (QBD)
Guest, 27/09/2022
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This is a beautiful and deeply moving story about grief, loss, healing and self discovery. Holly Ringwald's poetic prose takes you on a far reaching journey as you peel back the layers of Esther Wilding, a woman uncovering the secrets left behind by her late sister Aura. The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding is the perfect spring time novel for fans of Trent Dalton, Pip Williams and Craig Silvey. - Michael (QBD)
Guest, 27/09/2022
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The Seven Skins Of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland is a captivating, fast-paced read about the depth of sisterly love. When Esther's sister, Aura, mysteriosuly disappears, Esther will walk to the ends of the earth to uncover Aura's last steps. This magical read will have you obsessed until the very last sentence - and then long after that! - Chelsea (QBD)
Guest, 27/09/2022
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Holly Ringland has produced another beautifully written novel. The characters are likeable and relatable, the settings fantastically described. Esther sets off on a pilgramige of sorts to find answers into her sister's death, from Tasmania to Denmark and beyond.
Esther discovers that her sister wrote 7 fairy tales and had verses tattooed on her body. Esther uses these to learn about her sister. - Peter (QBD)
Guest, 27/09/2022
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Esther always envied her sister's perfect life. But when Aura returns home and inexplicably walks into the ocean to her death, Esther realises she didn't know her sister at all. Ether must piece together what happened through cryptic stories and strange tattoos on Aura's body. Aussie author Holly Ringland delivers a sweeping tale about joy, grief, and the strength of a sister's unwavering love. - Katrina (QBD)
Guest, 26/09/2022
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Myths ledgends tales and storys are what make up the quarter stone of our world and even more so to Ester who follows the tales her sister told her before disappearing into the sea, this haunting tale of trauma, redemption and sisterly love will have you hooked - Piper (QBD)
Guest, 26/09/2022
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The Seven Skins Of Esther Wilding is a beautiful novel about loss, grief, sisterhood, family and forgiveness. Fusing a strong sense of imagery, atmosphere and emotion, Ringwald's writing, to put it simply, is magical. The Seven Skins Of Esther Wilding is one of those books that will stay with you forever. - Olivia (QBD)
Guest, 26/09/2022
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In The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding, Holly Ringland has created another work of art as profoundly moving as The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. It is an achingly beautiful tale of courage, self-discovery and healing. Holly Ringland expertly merges myth with mystery as Esther attempts to uncover what lead her fierce sister to walk into the ocean and never return. From the wilds of Tasmania to Copenhagen and the remote Faroe Islands, her journey is haunting and unforgettable. - Nola (QBD)
Guest, 25/09/2022
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Esther's sisters' disappearance rocked their whole family, driving Esther to move away to find her own headspace as she struggles with her grief for her sister Aura. The memorial brings her back to her family to celebrate all the things that Aura loved. Its not long before Esther finds that there was a lot that her sister didn't tell her and it sends her on a journey all the way across the world to discover what happened to her sister.
A beautifully touching story of family and the things that tie us together and also what rips us apart. I loved this story so much, a beautifully deep second novel for Holly Ringland which celebrates the highs and lows of life. - Jodi (QBD)
Guest, 23/09/2022
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A story about stories - stories that everyone knows, that only a family knows or that only you know, The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding is an intriguing read. You are drawn into Esther's world, where she is desperate to know her sister's story; what story drove her to disappear? What stories made her who was she before she went? What happened to her both present and past to make her shut her family out of her story?
The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding is a story about story telling too - how stories can be too painful to tell, but can also be written on your skin clear for everyone to see, if they only look. Stories are transformative, powerful and can be told and re-told, as Esther discovers on her journey through her seven skins. - Rebecca (QBD)
Guest, 17/08/2022
