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Danielle Steel

    14 augustus 1947

    Danielle Steel is een wereldwijd gevierde auteur wier romans lezers over de hele wereld hebben geboeid. Haar werken staan bekend om hun meeslepende verhalen en sterke personages die complexe relaties en de uitdagingen van het leven aangaan. Steel verkent meesterlijk thema's als liefde, familie en veerkracht, en brengt een diep begrip van menselijke emoties in haar verhalen. Haar vermogen om ontroerende en gedenkwaardige verhalen te creëren, maakt haar een literaire kracht met een brede aantrekkingskracht.

    Danielle Steel
    Poema: Verslag uit Vietnam
    Ongeluk
    Het juiste moment
    Een zonnestraal
    (On)mogelijk. Het Wonder. Het Debut
    Vaders en kinderen
    • Méltó Ellenfelek

      Család. Örökség. Bizalom.

      Lebilincselő és felkavaró történet családról, gazdagságról és sikerről a világ kedvenc mesélőjétől, Danielle Steeltől. Spencer Brooke abban a tudatban nevelkedett, hogy egy nap ő lesz New York egyik legkülönlegesebb luxusáruházának tulajdonosa és vezérigazgatója. A vérében van mindaz a tudás, ami a nagyapja által alapított áruház irányításához szükséges a 21. századi versenyben. Mike Weston gazdag és sikeres befektető, aki azzal szerzett hírnevet, hogy jó érzékkel vásárol meg és alakít át üzleti vállalkozásokat. Mivel házassága tönkrement, gyermekei pedig felnőttek, a befektetés az a terület, ahol igazán elemében van. Spencer áruházát elsődleges célpontnak tekinti. De a gyönyörű és okos vezérigazgató asszony visszautasítja az ajánlatát még mielőtt személyesen találkoznának, mert mindenáron családi tulajdonban akarja tartani nagyapja örökségét. Egy váratlan balszerencsés esemény azonban sarokba szorítja Spencert. Vajon képes lesz-e ilyen kemény piaci feltételek mellett versenyre kelni a félelmetes ellenféllel?

      Méltó Ellenfelek2026
    • Die hohen Töne

      Roman

      • 352bladzijden
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      Seit sie ein kleines Mädchen war, liebt Iris Cooper nichts so sehr wie das Singen. Mit zwölf Jahren beginnt sie, mit ihrem Vater von Stadt zu Stadt, von Bühne zu Bühne zu ziehen. Das Leben mit ihm ist nicht einfach, doch auch nachdem sie sich befreien kann, kommt sie nicht zur Ruhe: Ihr neuer Manager nutzt sie gnadenlos aus. Die Musiker und Sänger, die sie auf Tour begleiten, werden zu Iris’ Ersatzfamilie und geben ihr schließlich den Mut, auszubrechen, und die Kraft, allen Widerständen zu trotzen und ihrem Traum zu folgen – auch, als eine Tragödie ihren Blick auf das Leben und die Liebe für immer verändert.

      Die hohen Töne2025
    • Das nächste Kapitel

      Roman | New York Times Bestseller | Der neue Roman der internationalen Bestsellerautorin mit mehr als einer Milliarde verkauften Exemplaren weltweit | Fesselnd und voller Gefühl

      • 336bladzijden
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      Als Leiter eines angesehenen Filmstudios hat Andy Westfield fast zwei Jahrzehnte lang jeden erdenklichen beruflichen Luxus genossen und seine Karriere stets immer über seine Ehe gestellt. Doch als das Studio verkauft wird und Andy seinen Job verliert, gerät seine Welt aus den Fugen. Als er wieder klar denken kann, beschließt er, so weit wie möglich von Los Angeles wegzugehen, bis sich der Staub gelegt hat und er einen neuen Weg finden kann. Er zieht sich in ein luxuriöses Haus in einem kleinen, vergessenen Küstenort zurück, zwei Stunden von London entfernt. Um ihm zu helfen, stellt er eine Hilfe aus dem Ort ein, Violet Smith. Als Violet eines Tages nach der Arbeit das Manuskript ihres unvollendeten Romans zurücklässt, wird Andy von seiner Neugierde übermannt und von einer Geschichte gefesselt, die geradezu danach schreit, für die große Leinwand adaptiert zu werden. Könnte dies das Wunder sein, auf das sie beide gewartet haben?

      Das nächste Kapitel2025
    • Šťastie

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      • 8 uur lezen

      Sabrina Brooksová je mimoriadne úspešná autorka napínavých trilerov. Na rozdiel od svojich fiktívnych postáv žije fádnym životom v Berkshires, no za pokojným zovňajškom sa skrýva bolestivá minulosť. Ako dieťa, ktoré vychovával citovo vzdialený otec, pociťovala Sabrina lásku len zriedkavo. V dospelosti sa jej manželstvo zvrtlo do násilníckeho vzťahu, z ktorého musela utiecť. Sabrina však svoj strach nasmerovala do písania a teraz má všetko, po čom kedy túžila. Až kým nepríde list, ktorý oznamuje, že je jedinou žijúcou dedičkou zosnulého strýka, ktorý jej zanechal titul a panstvo pri Londýne. Šokujúca správa ju prinúti preletieť Atlantik a pozrieť si majetok na vlastné oči, čo rozvíri minulosť a odhalí otcove tajomstvá. Sabrina je spočiatku odhodlaná panstvo rýchlo predať a vrátiť sa domov, no prekvapí ju, ako veľmi sa jej páči túlať sa po záhradách a skúmať historické sídlo. Rada obdivuje okolie, najmä v sprievode príťažlivého právnika Graysona Abbotta. Popritom sa dozvedá viac o histórii rodiny a začína uvažovať, aký by bol život, keby bola lady Brooksová a ako by to mohlo narušiť stabilitu, na ktorej tak dlho pracovala. Je dostatočne odvážna, aby vykročila po inej ceste?

      Šťastie2025
    • A Mother's Love

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      A Mother's Love is a gripping tale of a seemingly trivial crime and a woman's journey to confront the ghosts of her past, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.

      A Mother's Love2025
      3,3
    • Stimmen der Vergangenheit

      Roman | Der Klassiker der Bestsellerautorin erstmals wieder auf Deutsch I Internationale Bestsellerautorin mit mehr als eine Milliarde verkauften Exemplaren weltweit

      • 384bladzijden
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      In einem malerischen Chateau in Neuengland sucht Charles Waterston nach innerem Frieden nach seiner gescheiterten Ehe. Als er eine geheimnisvolle junge Frau trifft, die ihn mit ihren Tagebüchern aus dem Jahr 1789 in die Vergangenheit entführt, wird er in die bewegende Liebesgeschichte von Sarah Ferguson und dem französischen Adligen Francois de Pellerin hineingezogen. Diese Erzählung eröffnet ihm neue Perspektiven auf Liebe und Hoffnung, während er die Verbindung zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart entdeckt.

      Stimmen der Vergangenheit2025
    • Far from Home

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Set against the backdrop of occupied France, this historical novel follows a brave wife and mother as she navigates the dangers of war while protecting her family. The story highlights her resilience and determination amidst adversity, showcasing the emotional and physical challenges faced during this tumultuous time. With rich historical detail, the narrative captures the essence of courage and the sacrifices made for loved ones.

      Far from Home2025
      4,1
    • Am schönsten Tag

      Roman | Der neue Roman der Bestsellerautorin erstmals auf Deutsch I Für Leserinnen und Leser von Lucinda Riley, Nora Roberts und Nicholas Sparks I Internationale Bestsellerautorin mit mehr als eine Milliarde verkauften Exemplaren weltweit

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      Faith Ferguson, New Yorks gefragteste Hochzeitsplanerin, hat nach zwei gescheiterten Verlobungen kein Interesse mehr am Heiraten. Stattdessen findet sie Erfüllung in ihrer Karriere und der engen Beziehung zu ihrer Zwillingsschwester Hope. In dieser Saison sieht sie sich jedoch mit unerwarteten Krisen ihrer Kunden konfrontiert und muss gleichzeitig mit ihren aufkeimenden Gefühlen für den attraktiven Bruder eines Bräutigams umgehen, was ihre Welt zusätzlich kompliziert.

      Am schönsten Tag2025
    • Never Say Never

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      Never Say Never tells the captivating story of Oona Kelly Webster, an editor at a prestigious New York publishing house whose life is turned upside down while temporarily living in the French countryside. After twenty-five years of marriage, her relationship with her husband, Charles, unravels just as they plan a silver wedding anniversary getaway to a luxurious château in France. Devastated by Charles's shocking revelation, Oona decides to travel to France alone. However, upon her arrival in the picturesque village of Milly-la-Forêt, a terrifying pandemic strikes, leading to a complete travel ban. As she grapples with isolation and fear, Oona learns that her job has been made redundant, adding to her distress. Yet, the beauty of her surroundings and the slower pace of life begin to heal her wounds. A chance encounter with her new neighbor, a famous Hollywood actor also stranded, develops into a deeper connection, forcing Oona to confront the risks of opening her heart again, especially to someone younger with two grieving children. With the prospect of a second chance at happiness, Oona must find the courage to embrace change amidst a world filled with fear and uncertainty.

      Never Say Never2025
      3,8
    • A Mind of Her Own

      • 272bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      Set against the backdrop of post-World War I, the story follows a young woman of mixed French and American heritage who embodies resilience and independence. As she navigates the challenges of her time, her journey reflects the struggles and triumphs of a generation seeking to rebuild their lives and identities amidst the scars of war. The novel showcases the strength of the human spirit and the quest for personal freedom in a changing world.

      A Mind of Her Own2025
      4,1
    • Eine Begegnung voller Hoffnung

      Roman | Der Klassiker der Bestsellerautorin erstmals wieder auf Deutsch I Ein Roman voller Hoffnung und zweiter Chancen I Internationale Bestsellerautorin mit mehr als eine Milliarde verkauften Exemplaren weltweit

      Ophélie Mackenzie hat vor fast einem Jahr ihren Mann und Sohn bei einem Flugzeugabsturz verloren. Ihre Tochter gibt ihr Halt. Bei einem Strandspaziergang trifft sie den charmanten Zeichenlehrer Matt Bowles. Aus Freundschaft entwickelt sich Liebe, doch die Schatten der Vergangenheit drohen ihr neues Glück zu gefährden.

      Eine Begegnung voller Hoffnung2025
      4,1
    • Am Wendepunkt

      Roman | Der Klassiker der Bestsellerautorin erstmals auf Deutsch I Erfolgreiche Ärzte, großes Drama und die Chance auf einen neuen Anfang I Internationale Bestsellerautorin mit mehr als eine Milliarde verkauften Exemplaren weltweit

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Vier Trauma-Spezialisten aus San Francisco nehmen an einem Schulungsprogramm in Paris teil, um ihre Kenntnisse zu erweitern. Während sie die Stadt erkunden, entdecken sie neue Möglichkeiten, die sowohl verlockend als auch beängstigend sind. Ein großes Unglück zwingt sie, lebensverändernde Entscheidungen zu treffen.

      Am Wendepunkt2025
    • Triangle

      • 304bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      The narrative follows a woman's unwavering commitment to her principles amid suspenseful challenges. Set against a backdrop of emotional turmoil, she navigates complex relationships and moral dilemmas, showcasing resilience and strength. Danielle Steel weaves a compelling tale that explores themes of integrity and personal conviction, making for a gripping read that captivates and inspires.

      Triangle2024
      3,7
    • Set against the backdrop of devastating California wildfires, Trial by Fire is a powerful novel about the courage it takes to open your heart again, from the billion-copy bestseller Danielle Steel. Dahlia de Beaumont is the CEO of a high-end perfume and cosmetics company based in Paris. Cruelly widowed at thirty, she brought her four children up alone. Now aged fifty, she guards her heart by burying herself in work, motherhood, and a long-term yet casual relationship with a married man. Travelling for business, Dahlia is left stranded in San Francisco when terrible wildfires break out, causing widespread death and destruction. Moved by the tragic stories of injured animals, Dahlia volunteers at a pet rescue centre in Napa Valley, where she meets Mark Hamilton, a handsome lawyer who has also been wounded by love in the past. When Dahlia seeks Mark's legal counsel, they grow close, feeling a spark that both thought they never would again. But as black smoke fills the air, and the raging fires move ever closer to San Francisco, their lives remain in grave danger. With everything at stake, is Dahlia willing to take a risk, and put all her cards on the table once more?

      Trial by Fire2024
      3,9
    • &b;>&i;>Joy &/i>is an unforgettable story about a determined young woman and her voyage of self-discovery, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.&/b>

      Joy2024
      3,8
    • Resurrection

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      • 11 uur lezen

      &b;>&i;>Resurrection&/i> is a powerful story of hope in dark times, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.&/b>

      Resurrection2024
      3,6
    • Only the Brave

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      • 12 uur lezen

      Set against the backdrop of war, this gripping narrative explores themes of bravery and empathy through the lives of its characters. The story delves into the complexities of human relationships during tumultuous times, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. With Danielle Steel's signature storytelling, readers are taken on an emotional journey that showcases both the hardships faced and the acts of kindness that emerge in the darkest moments.

      Only the Brave2024
      4,0
    • Upside Down

      • 302bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      &i;>Upside Down&/i> is a powerful story of bold choices and unconventional romance, from the billion copy bestseller, Danielle Steel.

      Upside Down2024
      3,8
    • Nove vite

      Romanzo - Paperback Original

      • 272bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen
      Nove vite2023
    • Worthy Opponents

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Worthy Opponents is a powerful story of family, power and success, set in New York, from the billion copy bestselling author, Danielle Steel.

      Worthy Opponents2023
      4,2
    • After her parents perish in a tragic accident, Cosima Saverio assumes leadership of her family’s haute couture Italian leather brand. While navigating the challenges of running a company at twenty-three, Cosima must also maintain the four-hundred-year-old family palazzo in Venice and care for her younger siblings: Allegra, who survived the tragedy that killed their parents with scars and a spinal injury, and Luca, who has a penchant for wild parties, pretty women, and poker tables.Cosima navigates her personal and professional challenges with a wisdom beyond her years, but her success has come at a cost: Her needs are always secondary. She’s married to the business, and her free time is given to those who rely on her . . . until she meets Olivier Bayard, the founder of France’s most successful ready-to-wear handbag company. A brief conversation on her palazzo’s terrace turns into a tour of the Saverio workshop, and, fifteen years after her parents’ deaths, Cosima has found a confidant.Now the business is financially stable and generating enough income for the Saverios to live comfortably. Then Luca loses a hefty sum at the casino, and his debt must be repaid with money or his life. Cosima, forced to bail him out, is given an impossible choice: List the palazzo, sell a third of the family business, or let Luca fend for himself. But is there another way to save everything she has fought for before it goes up in flames?

      Palazzo2023
      4,0
    • Happiness is an uplifting novel about the choices we must make to find the life we want, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.After a dark and unhappy childhood and two failed marriages where love was rarely felt, bestselling thriller author Sabrina Brooks has finally found the life she's always craved. Her writing, her close circle of friends, and her beautiful home in the Massachusetts Berkshire Mountains are all that she needs to be happy and at peace.However, Sabrina's perfect life is disrupted when a mysterious letter informs her that she is now the sole heir to her recently deceased uncle's title and manor house in Hampshire. Determined to sell, Sabrina is forced to cross the Atlantic and see the property for herself.But Sabrina's visit to England takes a very different turn. She learns more about her family history - and the secrets her father kept from her. She starts to fall in love with the breathtaking beauty of the historic manor and its gardens. And she cannot help but enjoy the company of the devastatingly handsome but complicated lawyer who acts as her tour guide . . .As she discovers the rejuvenating power of love in all its forms, Sabrina must decide whether she is brave enough to gamble on her future - or return to the safe haven she thought she'd always wanted . . .

      Happiness2023
      3,6
    • Second Act

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      The courage to begin again . . . In Second Act, the compelling novel from billion copy bestseller Danielle Steel, a top Hollywood movie mogul seeks a new beginning in England when his career takes an unplanned turn.As the head of a prestigious movie studio, Andy Westfield has every professional luxury: a stunning office, a loyal assistant, access to a private jet and company cars. Andy has always put his career before anything else, and now, besides his daughter and young grandchildren, it's the only thing he truly loves.But then Andy's world is upended. The studio is sold, and the buyer's son demands the top seat. Out of a job and humiliated, Andy knows he needs to get as far away from Los Angeles as possible until the dust settles and he can find a new way forward.Andy rents a luxurious home on the south coast of England, and hires a local woman to help get his affairs in order. Violet Smith is at a crossroads as well, but when she leaves the manuscript of her unfinished novel behind after work one day, Andy is captivated by a story that begs to be adapted for the big screen. Could this be the miracle they've both been looking for?

      Second Act2023
      3,8
    • The Wedding Planner

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      In this captivating novel from the billion copy bestselling author Danielle Steel, a wildly successful wedding planner leads her clients along the winding path to the longed for happy ever after.

      The Wedding Planner2023
      3,9
    • Without A Trace

      • 304bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      A thought-provoking and moving story of second chances and living your best life from the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

      Without A Trace2023
      3,7
    • A Deveraux család a 1920-as években a San Francisco-i "jó társaság" oszlopos tagjának számított, így hát nem csoda, hogy leányuk, Eleanor esküvője a gazdag bankárral, Alexander Allennel az 1929-es év kiemelkedő társasági eseményének ígérkezett. A Pacific Heights-en, a család fejedelmi palotájában megtartott esküvő valóban felülmúlt minden várakozást, Eleanor ruhája pedig, amelyet az egyik nagy párizsi divatház tervezett, maga volt a megtestesült diadal. Az Európában töltött mézeshetek boldogsága és az álomszerű élet ígérete azonban hirtelen semmivé foszlik, amikor Alex értesül róla, hogy a New York-i tőzsde összeomlott. Úgy tűnik, hogy a család mindenét elveszítette... Az elkövetkező években a Deveraux-k hatalmas társadalmi és politikai változások időszakait élik át. De a gyönyörű menyasszonyi ruha, amelyet először Eleanor viselt, és amely továbbra is különleges helyet foglal el a család szívében, mindvégig segít megőrizni az összetartozás érzését, és túlélni az idők zűrzavarát.

      Az esküvői ruha2022
    • Una fortuna inattesa

      Romanzo - Novità assoluta - Paperback Original

      • 316bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen
      Una fortuna inattesa2022
    • The High Notes

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      A star is born in the The High Notes, a compelling tale by the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

      The High Notes2022
      4,1
    • Verdachten

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      • 11 uur lezen

      Theodora Morgan is mode royalty en een van de meest succesvolle zakenvrouwen ter wereld, ondanks haar voorkeur voor een laag profiel. Een jaar geleden werd haar gezin getroffen door een tragedie: haar man, industrie-magnaat Matthieu Pasquier, en hun zoon werden ontvoerd voor losgeld, wat eindigde in een nachtmerrie. De zaak is inmiddels koud, ondanks aanwijzingen die Matthieu's Russische concurrenten verbinden met de misdaad. Theo is terug aan het werk met haar populaire online winkelservice, maar tijdens een vlucht naar een lanceringsevenement in New York City ontmoet ze de high-society 'networkist' Pierre de Vaumont, die op de radar van de CIA staat. Senior CIA-agent Mike Andrews onderzoekt Pierre's verdachte Russische contacten en krijgt toestemming om hem het land binnen te laten. Wanneer Mike ontdekt dat Theo op dezelfde vlucht zit, maakt hij zich zorgen om haar veiligheid. Vermomd als advocaat begint hij aan een geheime missie, te beginnen met Theo's openingsfeest. Bij hun ontmoeting ontstaat er onmiddellijk een connectie, maar Theo is zich niet bewust van Mike's ware doel of identiteit, en dat haar nieuw opgebouwde leven in groot gevaar verkeert.

      Verdachten2022
      4,0
    • The Whittiers

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      • 12 uur lezen

      The Whittiers is a heartwarming tale of courage, loss and family by the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

      The Whittiers2022
      4,0
    • The Challenge

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      • 15 uur lezen

      In this gripping novel by a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a small community faces a harrowing crisis when children go missing while exploring a perilous local peak. Fishtail, Montana, is home to Anne and Pitt Pollock, high school sweethearts and owners of a successful ranch, surrounded by the majestic Beartooth Mountains. Their close friends, Bill and Pattie Brown, own a neighboring ranch, and their sons, Peter Pollock and Matt Brown, are inseparable. When they befriend Juliet Marshall, a newcomer coping with her parents' divorce, the five children enjoy a summer filled with adventure—until one August day, their fun turns into a fight for survival on Granite Peak. As fear grips the town, the parents grow increasingly desperate for news of their children amid a massive search-and-rescue operation. They must set aside personal struggles and lean on each other for support, while a media frenzy escalates tensions and tests fragile relationships. In the wake of this life-altering event, devastating secrets emerge, new love blossoms, and families are compelled to reevaluate their values. This narrative beautifully captures themes of courage, love, and the enduring bonds of family amidst adversity.

      The Challenge2022
      3,9
    • Beautiful

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      • 12 uur lezen

      Veronique Vincent is a star model at just twenty-two, celebrated for her presence on magazine covers and runways worldwide. Despite her success, she yearns for a simpler life, preferring time at home with her loving boyfriend over glamorous parties. After a hectic Paris Fashion Week, she looks forward to a brief getaway before a Vogue shoot in Tokyo. However, a devastating explosion at Zaventem Airport in Brussels changes everything. The terrorist attack leaves her hospitalized and alone, with the tragic news that her beloved mother and boyfriend have perished. As she grapples with her grief and the reality of her severe injuries that have altered her appearance, Veronique retreats from the public eye. The fashion world believes she has vanished, but she is on a deeper journey to rediscover herself and what truly matters. A letter from her mother's will unveils long-held family secrets, opening up a new world of possibilities she never knew existed.

      Beautiful2022
      4,1
    • High Stakes

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      • 12 uur lezen

      High Stakes is the new compelling and thought-provoking novel from the world's favourite storyteller. A group of accomplished women discover the high price of success at a prestigious New York talent agency.

      High Stakes2022
      3,9
    • A tale of fame and love, in all its forms, in Invisible, from the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

      Invisible2022
      4,1
    • Flying Angels

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      • 12 uur lezen

      Flying Angels is a compelling and inspirational story of women of courage in the Second World War, by the world's number one bestselling author, Danielle Steel. It is 1941 and the devastating loss of life following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor leaves best friends Audrey and Lizzie distraught and bereft as they lose someone they both love deeply. As they come to terms with their grief, their resolve to play a worthwhile role towards the war effort is strengthened. As trained nurses they volunteer for the army medivac corps and are sent to England, where they join a team who fly on dangerous missions to the Front to bring back wounded soldiers. Audrey, Lizzie and their fellow medics and pilots will suffer the tragedies of war and experience loss and suffering. They will come to understand the importance of friendship, respect, bravery and being true to yourself. But, once the war is over, can they learn one of the hardest lessons of all: the ability to love again?

      Flying Angels2021
      3,9
    • After a carefree childhood, Mary Margaret Kelly faced grief when her father, a daring Air Force pilot, died when she was nine. Witnessing her mother struggle to rebuild their lives, Maggie was advised to avoid risk and daredevil men. Following this advice, she sacrificed her first love with a wild high school boyfriend and sought stability instead. She married a dependable accountant, and together they built a conventional suburban life with their son. However, tragedy struck again, leaving Maggie on her own and igniting a newfound sense of adventure. She embarks on a whirlwind trip from San Francisco to Rome, Paris, and Monaco. During her travels, she unexpectedly reconnects with the thrill-seeking man she had tried to forget for thirty years. This encounter terrifies her, as she fears that rushing into love could lead to disaster. As Maggie grapples with her fears and painful memories, fate surprises her in remarkable ways, challenging her to navigate the delicate balance between danger and courage, wisdom and love.

      Nine Lives2021
      4,0
    • Soms kan een crisis mensen samenbrengen... Meredith White was een van de meest herkenbare gezichten van Hollywood. Maar een persoonlijke tragedie heeft haar carrière vroegtijdig beëindigd en haar vervreemd van haar familie. De afgelopen vijftien jaar heeft Meredith zich teruggetrokken in haar huis in San Francisco. Dan, op een late zomerdag, slaat een verwoestende aardbeving toe, waardoor de stad in chaos wordt gestort. Zonder aarzeling nodigt Meredith haar nu dakloze buren uit in haar grotendeels onbeschadigde huis terwijl het herstel begint. Van de gerespecteerde dokter tot de mooie jonge vrouw wiens vriend haar als een speeltje beschouwt, en de briljante concertpianist in zijn tachtiger jaren, ieder heeft een verhaal en een zorgvuldig bewaard geheim dat langzaam onthuld zal worden. Vreemden worden vrienden en relaties worden gesmeed terwijl ze elkaar steunen, niet alleen in de nasleep van de aardbeving, maar ook in hun persoonlijke crises. Terwijl Meredith weer de wereld in trekt, ziet ze haar isolement, haar vervreemde familie en zelfs haar carrière in een geheel nieuw licht. En dankzij de vermoedens van een van haar nieuwe kennissen wordt een schokkende waarheid in haar eigen leven onthuld. Buren is een roman over vriendschap, steun, vertrouwen en liefde, en wat nodig is om mensen samen te brengen.

      Buren2021
      4,0
    • Complications

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      A visit to remember . . . Life is full of complications, and for some of the guests and staff of the Louis XVI, one of Paris's most famous luxury hotels, it was a year they'd never forget. Among the guests are a distinguished art consultant recovering from a difficult divorce; a middle-aged doctor who receives the news that he has a terminal illness; a senior politician who is being blackmailed; and a couple who think they've finally found happiness only to find it taken away from them in one terrifying incident. But for every difficult question there are answers, hidden solutions and unexpected blessings. All that is needed is the courage to pursue them. In the end, the lessons they all learn from the difficulties they face will benefit their lives in ways they could not have imagined. Their lives have been an extraordinary adventure, and every precious moment, even the hardest, is a gift.

      Complications2021
      3,6
    • Danielle Steel, az első számú bestselleríró mélyen megindító regényében két, egymástól elhidegült lehetőséget kap arra, hogy ismét egymásra talál, helyrehozza a múlt hibáit. Melissa Henderson visszahúzódó életet él. Egykor sikeres bestselleríró volt, de mostanában minden energiáját újonnan vásárolt viktoriánus otthona felújításának szenteli. Hat évvel ezelőtt életét derékba törte egy tragédia, és Melissa akkor felhagyott az írással - most ez a ház ad új értelmet az életének. Miután szeretett otthona egy erdőtűz kapcsán bekerül a tévéhíradóba, Melissát megkeresi rég nem látott testvére, Hattie. Ők ketten nagyon közel álltak egymáshoz mielőtt Melissa kivonult a világból, ezért Hattie úgy dönt, segít a nővérének lezárni a múltat - még akkor is, ha Melissa életének legfájdalmasabb fejezetét kell ehhez föllapozniuk. Sok év telt el a történtek óta, és Hattie úgy érzi, el kell indulnia egy olyan úton, amely örökre megváltoztatja mindkettejük életét. Elhatározza, hogy felkutatja a gyermeket, akiről a tizenéves Melissának le kellett mondania egy írországi zárdában. Az Ashley nyomában megrázó történet a testvéri szeretetről, két erős, bátor asszonyról, akik képesek újrateremteni elvesztett családjukat.

      Ashley nyomában2021
      4,1
    • The Affair

      • 355bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      The Affair is a compelling story of mothers and sisters who are there for you when things fall apart, from Danielle Steel whose countless number one bestsellers have made her the world's favourite storyteller.A year that none of them would ever forget . . .Rose McCarthy is the legendary editor in chief at one of New York's top fashion magazines. Following the death of her husband some years ago, she and her four daughters have become even closer. All with successful careers, Athena is a TV chef, Venetia, a fashion designer, and Olivia, a court judge, while Nadia, the youngest, is a talented interior designer living in Paris.Living in their elegant apartment overlooking the Seine, Nadia considered her life perfect, married to bestselling novelist, Nicolas Bateau, who adored her and their two daughters. Until the tabloid press leak a story of Nicolas's affair with dazzling young actress, Pascal Solon.Heartbroken and publicly humiliated, Nadia looks to her family for comfort, support and help to try to put her life back on course. As mother and daughters spend more time together, they come to realize what matters most in life.

      The Affair2021
      3,7
    • Le bal

      Princesse ; Soeurs et amies

      • 767bladzijden
      • 27 uur lezen
      Le bal2020
    • Expect a Miracle

      • 144bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      Expect a Miracle is a collection of quotations as chosen by the world's favourite storyteller - international number one bestseller, Danielle Steel.

      Expect a Miracle2020
      3,8
    • Daddy's Girls

      • 288bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Set in the dramatic Santa Ynez Valley in California, Daddy's Girls is a heartwarming family novel from the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

      Daddy's Girls2020
      3,9
    • All That Glitters

      • 278bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      Coco Martin, the adored only child of wealthy parents, has lived a charmed existence in their beautiful Manhattan home, and summers in a fabulous Hamptons house. Despite her privileged upbringing, Coco's parents instilled in their daughter their own values of hard work, honesty and kindness. But as she's just entering her twenties, Coco's world is devastated by the sudden death of her beloved parents. Now the heir to a considerable fortune, Coco must find her way in a world that no longer makes sense to her. The estate is protected by a trustee, a close friend of her mother and father. But is he the honourable man she believes him to be? Beginning a new life in London, she falls in love with a charismatic, handsome, penniless artistocrat, who introduces her to a world of fabulous parties and extravagance.

      All That Glitters2020
      3,9
    • Royal

      Een jonge vrouw ontdekt haar ware afkomst

      • 288bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Een Engelse prinses duikt in de Tweede Wereldoorlog onder op het platteland. Later ontdekt haar dochter haar ware afkomst.

      Royal2020
      3,3
    • De bruidsjurk

      • 304bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Het huwelijk van Eleanor en Alex is binnen hun kringen in 1929 het hoogtepunt maar als tijdens hun huwelijksreis de Wall Street Crash plaatsvindt en ze alles verliezen, bouwen ze volle goede moed aan een nieuw leven.

      De bruidsjurk2020
      3,8
    • The Numbers Game

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      "Eileen Jackson was happy to set aside her own dreams to raise a family with her husband, Paul. Together they built an ordinary life in a Connecticut town, the perfect place for their kids to grow up. But when Eileen discovers that Paul's late nights in the city are hiding an affair with a younger woman, she begins to question all those years of sacrifice and compromise. On the brink of forty and wondering what she's going to do with the rest of her life, is it too late for her to start over? Meanwhile, as Paul is thrust back into the role of suburban fatherhood, his girlfriend, Olivia, is in Manhattan, struggling to find herself in the shadow of her mother, a famous actress, and her grandmother, a fiercely independent ninety-two-year-old artist. With their unique brands of advice ringing in her head, Olivia takes a major step, expanding her art gallery business internationally. Seeing her mother pursue old dreams and even find new love, Olivia realizes that there is so much she must learn about herself before committing her life to someone else. Ultimately, Eileen decides to chase her own dreams as well. She's off to Paris to attend Le Cordon Bleu cooking school. What awaits is an adventure that reinvents her life and redefines her. At every age, there are challenges to be met and new worlds to discover."--Provided by publisher

      The Numbers Game2020
      3,9
    • Saint Ambrose Prep has been the school of choice for the sons of the great and the good for over a hundred years. Now, for the first time, Saint Ambrose has just enrolled its first female students. While many of the kids on the campus have all the privilege in the world, some are struggling dealing with family, insecurity and loneliness. In such a heightened environment, even the smallest spark can become a raging fire.The day after a Halloween party, a student lies in the hospital, seriously injured and with a dangerous level of alcohol in her blood. Only the handful of students who were there when she was attacked know what happened, and they have closed ranks. As parents, students, staff and the media attempt to establish the truth, no-one at Saint Ambrose will escape the fallout.As the drama unfolds, those involved will reach a crossroads where they must choose between truth and lies, between what is easy and what is right, coming to rely on their own moral compass.Moral Compass is a highly topical, thought-provoking story from the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

      Moral Compass2020
      4,0
    • Een Engelse vrouw die in 1939 als vrijwilligster in de verpleging in Londen aan de slag gaat, trekt al snel de aandacht van de geheime dienst en wordt ingezet als spion. Ze moet haar werk geheim houden, ook voor de piloot op wie ze verliefd wordt.

      De spionne2020
      3,8
    • Lost and Found

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      It all starts with a fall from a ladder, in a firehouse in New York City. The firehouse has been converted into a unique Manhattan home and studio where renowned photographer Madison Allen works and lives after raising three children on her own. But the accident, which happens while Maddie is sorting through long-forgotten personal mementos and photos, results in more than a broken ankle. It changes her life. Spurred by old memories, the forced pause in her demanding schedule, and an argument with her daughter that leads to a rare crisis of confidence, Maddie embarks on a road trip. She hopes to answer questions about the men she loved and might have married--but didn't--in the years after she was left alone with three young children. Wearing a cast and driving a rented SUV, she sets off to reconnect with three very different men--one in Boston, one in Chicago, and another in Wyoming--to know once and for all if the decisions she made long ago were the right ones. Before moving forward into the future, she is compelled to confront the past. As the miles and days pass, and with each new encounter, Maddie's life comes into clearer focus and a new future takes shape. A deeply felt story about love, motherhood, family, and fate, Lost and Found is an irresistible new novel from America's most dynamic storyteller

      Lost and Found2020
      3,9
    • The Dark Side

      • 368bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Danielle Steel tells a riveting story of the dark side of motherhood. Zoe Morgan’s childhood was marked by her younger sister’s tragic illness, watching as her parents dedicated themselves completely to her final days and then divorced. As a young woman driven by these painful memories, Zoe sets the bar high for herself, studying hard and pursuing a career in the nonprofit world, where her deep compassion for disadvantaged children finds a focus. When Zoe falls in love and has her own child, she is determined to be a perfect mother as well. But before long, old scars long dormant begin to pull Zoe to the edge of an abyss too terrifying to contemplate. As Zoe is haunted by the ghosts of the past, her story will become a race against time and a tale of psychological suspense that no reader will soon forget.

      The Dark Side2020
      4,0
    • Osiemnastoletnia Marielle jest oczarowana Paryżem, jakże innym niż jej rodzinna Ameryka. Pełni szczęścia doświadcza zwłaszcza, gdy poznaje przystojnego Charlesa i zakochuje się od pierwszego wejrzenia. Miłość, małżeństwo, macierzyństwo... Dziewczyna żyje jak w bajce. Te wspaniałe chwile brutalnie przerywa wstrząsająca tragedia. A kiedy Marielle podnosi się z rozpaczy i zaczyna układać życie od nowa, okazuje się, że zły los tylko się przyczaił, by niespodziewanie uderzyć raz jeszcze...

      Porwanie 152019
    • Silent Night is an emotional, heart-rending story of loss, grief and new beginnings, by the world’s favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

      Silent Night2019
      4,1
    • Turning Point

      • 368bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      Bill Browning heads the trauma unit at San Francisco's busiest emergency room, SF General. With his ex-wife and daughters in London, he immerses himself in his work and lives for rare visits with his children. A rising star at her teaching hospital, UCSF at Mission Bay, Stephanie Lawrence has two young sons, a frustrated stay-at-home husband, and not enough time for any of them. Harvard-educated Wendy Jones is a dedicated trauma doctor at Stanford, trapped in a dead-end relationship with a married cardiac surgeon. And Tom Wylie's popularity with women rivals the superb medical skills he employs at his Oakland medical center, but he refuses to let anyone get too close, determined to remain unattached forever. These exceptional doctors are chosen for an honor and a unique project: to work with their counterparts in Paris in a mass-casualty training program. As professionals, they will gain invaluable knowledge from the program. When an unspeakable act of mass violence galvanizes them into action, their temporary life in Paris becomes a stark turning point: a time to face harder choices than they have ever made before--with consequences that will last a lifetime

      Turning Point2019
      3,9
    • Kate Morgan is an esteemed Manhattan lawyer. After losing her beloved husband in a tragic accident, she's successfully raised their three children single-handedly. Now in their twenties, she slightly smugly feels that they are well set up to travel the path she planned. Except why is her eldest daughter, Tamara, a high-flying marketing executive, so secretive and why won't she commit to a relationship? Then there's Anthony, Kate's middle child, who is engaged to a wealthy New York socialite - it will be the wedding of the year, so why doesn't he seem happy? And as for her youngest daughter, Claire, at twenty-six she's on a successful career path until she suddenly reveals she's in love with, in Kate's opinion, the 'wrong man'.We all know that life rarely turns out the way we plan for our children. But it's about listening, learning when to let go and letting them live the life that makes them happy.

      Child's Play2019
      3,9
    • The world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel, explores what it means to be a family in Blessing in Disguise.

      Blessing In Disguise2019
      4,1