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It's the summer of 1959, and the Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will make history. It is an exclusive dusk-to-dawn ball in which a select group of American and French debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. Four young women, all with something to prove, receive what some see as the invitation of a lifetime. Amelia Alexander, who hopes to eventually attend law school, hesitates to participate in what she sees as an archaic and privileged tradition. But her indomitable widowed mother, Jane, who's struggled financially and sacrificed for a career, encourages her to attend. Jane would do anything for Amelia to have the chance at a happily ever after. Felicity Smith is equally uncertain about the ball. Although her family is prominent in the Dallas social scene, Felicity prefers to keep to herself, avoiding the older sister who torments her. But to get out of her sister's shadow, Felicity decides to accept. If it's a success, the tables will have turned at last. For Caroline Taylor, the beautiful ing�nue and daughter of Hollywood legends, the ball is an irresistible opportunity. But an unexpected heartbreak just before she leaves for France gets things off to a bad start. Then there's Samantha Walker, an art history major with an overprotective father. Her excitement about the invitation is overshadowed by the emotional and physical effects of a past tragedy that still haunts her.… (more)
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"It’s the summer of 1959 and the Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will make history. It is an exclusive dusk-to-dawn ball in which a select group of American and French debutantes will be presented
Now, remember these women were born in the 1940s and raised in the 1950s, so this makes all of the difference to how this story plays out. This book is as much historical fiction as well as romance.
Ms. Steel hit all of the necessary tropes to keep this a romance.
We have the spoiled rich girl who hates her sister. Another not-so-rich girl who has lost her father and has a mother whose career may be in jeopardy. There is another girl who was horribly injured in an accident and who is extremely rich. Another is an overweight, very tall, and highly intelligent young lady. Another young lady whose antics may shock you.
But as you all know, this is a Danielle Steele romance, so we all can look forward to a happily ever after, even for some who may surprise you!
*ARC supplied by NetGalley, the publisher Delacorte Press, and the author.
With so much darkness in our current world, I chose a lighter read mainly due to the cover art. I devoured
Thanks to Random House/Ballantine and NetGalley for this ARC. Opinion is mine alone.