The Ball at Versailles: Escape to Paris with This Sparkling Historical Tale of a Night to Remember - Softcover

Steel, Danielle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1529085527 ISBN 13: 9781529085525

Publisher: Pan, 2024

Synopsis

A special invitation. A night to remember . . .

The Ball at Versailles is a sparkling, captivating tale of four young women and one life-changing night, from the billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.

1958. The Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will go down in history. It is a glamorous dusk-to-dawn ball, where a select group of debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. And for four young women, all with something to prove, it is an event they will never forget.

Amelia Alexander is the daughter of a hard-working, single mother who sacrifices everything to ensure that Amelia can take every opportunity for a better life.

Caroline Taylor is pursuing a passionate affair with an up-and-coming movie star ten years her senior. But does he love her, or is his interest because of her famous father?

Nuclear physics student, Felicity Smith, is uninterested in fashion and socializing, but she attends the ball to please her parents and to step out of the shadow of her sister.

And Samantha Walker is the beloved, over-protected daughter of a wealthy businessman, her excitement about the invitation overshadowed by a past tragedy that still haunts her.

An exclusive invitation, a trip to Paris, and one spectacular, show stopping night will change these young women’s lives forever . . .

About this title

About the Author

Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with over 650 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Property of a Noblewoman, Blue, Precious Gifts, Undercover, Country, Prodigal Son, Pegasus, A Perfect Life, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.

From the Back Cover

The Ball at Versailles is a sparkling, captivating tale of four young women and one life-changing night, from the billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.

1958. The Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will go down in history. It is a glamorous dusk-to-dawn ball, where a select group of debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. And for four young women, all with something to prove, it is an event they will never forget.

Amelia Alexander is the daughter of a hard-working, single mother who sacrifices everything to ensure that Amelia can take every opportunity for a better life.

Caroline Taylor is pursuing a passionate affair with an up-and-coming movie star ten years her senior. But does he love her, or is his interest because of her famous father?

Nuclear physics student, Felicity Smith, is uninterested in fashion and socializing, but she attends the ball to please her parents and to step out of the shadow of her sister.

And Samantha Walker is the beloved, over-protected daughter of a wealthy businessman, her excitement about the invitation overshadowed by a past tragedy that still haunts her.

An exclusive invitation, a trip to Paris, and one spectacular, show stopping night will change these young women's lives forever...

Edition details

• Publisher: Pan
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529085527
• ISBN 13: 9781529085525
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416