- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Delacorte Press; Limited edition (25 Nov 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385342713
- ISBN-13: 978-0385342711
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 16.3 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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The spellbinding novel from the world's favourite storyteller
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Nineteen-year-old Annabelle Worthington was born into a life of privilege, but everything changed on an April day in 1912, when the sinking of the Titanic shattered her family and her world forever. Finding strength within her grief, Annabelle pours herself into volunteer work, igniting a passion for medicine that would shape the course of her life.
But for Annabelle, first love, and a seemingly idyllic marriage, will soon bring grief caused by the secrets of her husband. Betrayed, and pursued by undeserved scandal, Annabelle flees New York for war-ravaged France, hoping to lose herself in a life of service. There, in the heart of the First World War, in a groundbreaking field hospital run by women, Annabelle finds her true calling, studying medicine and saving lives. When the war ends, Annabelle begins a new life in Paris—now a doctor, a mother, her past almost forgotten…until a fateful meeting opens her heart to the world she had left behind.
Filled with breathtaking images and historical detail, Danielle Steel’s new novel introduces one of her most unique and fascinating characters: Annabelle Worthington, a remarkable woman—a good woman—who triumphs against overwhelming odds. More than compelling fiction, her story is a powerful celebration of life, dignity, and courage—and a testament to the human will to survive. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
But for Annabelle, first love, and a seemingly idyllic marriage, will soon bring grief caused by the secrets of her husband. Betrayed, and pursued by undeserved scandal, Annabelle flees New York for war-ravaged France, hoping to lose herself in a life of service. There, in the heart of the First World War, in a groundbreaking field hospital run by women, Annabelle finds her true calling, studying medicine and saving lives. When the war ends, Annabelle begins a new life in Paris—now a doctor, a mother, her past almost forgotten…until a fateful meeting opens her heart to the world she had left behind.
Filled with breathtaking images and historical detail, Danielle Steel’s new novel introduces one of her most unique and fascinating characters: Annabelle Worthington, a remarkable woman—a good woman—who triumphs against overwhelming odds. More than compelling fiction, her story is a powerful celebration of life, dignity, and courage—and a testament to the human will to survive. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Once again Danielle Steel has shown why she is one of the most read authors in the world today.
"A Good Woman" is the story about 19 year old Annabelle Worthington, a young girl growing up among New York's upper classes, loved, protected and privileged. Until tragedy strikes and in the course of three years her life is shattered.
Annabelle, who has always been interested in medicine and has done volunteer work both in hospitals and among immigrants at Ellis Island, goes to France to volunteer in World War I. She works as a medic near the front, has a child out of wedlock in appalling circumstances and later becomes a physician and settles in Paris with her little daughter after the war.
Although Annabelle is a rich woman with a large inheritance in America, the fact is of no particular interest in the book. This is the story about a very special person. Pretty, yes, but also intelligent, strong and brave. In spite of the wealth and sheltered upbringing, she has more than her fair share of life's adversities and goes through it all with her head held high. Her life is forever changed and her secure world and naïve view of people never to be restored.
From the horrors of war to the glamour of post war Paris, the British aristocracy and dazzling New York - all in true Danielle Steel style - the main thing is Annabelle's story. What happens in her life and mind. What makes her the 32 year old doctor and mother who visits her home country for the first time ten years after she left in disgrace.
One of the best books Danielle Steel has ever written, filled with wisdom and funny bits of delicious humour.
"A Good Woman" is the story about 19 year old Annabelle Worthington, a young girl growing up among New York's upper classes, loved, protected and privileged. Until tragedy strikes and in the course of three years her life is shattered.
Annabelle, who has always been interested in medicine and has done volunteer work both in hospitals and among immigrants at Ellis Island, goes to France to volunteer in World War I. She works as a medic near the front, has a child out of wedlock in appalling circumstances and later becomes a physician and settles in Paris with her little daughter after the war.
Although Annabelle is a rich woman with a large inheritance in America, the fact is of no particular interest in the book. This is the story about a very special person. Pretty, yes, but also intelligent, strong and brave. In spite of the wealth and sheltered upbringing, she has more than her fair share of life's adversities and goes through it all with her head held high. Her life is forever changed and her secure world and naïve view of people never to be restored.
From the horrors of war to the glamour of post war Paris, the British aristocracy and dazzling New York - all in true Danielle Steel style - the main thing is Annabelle's story. What happens in her life and mind. What makes her the 32 year old doctor and mother who visits her home country for the first time ten years after she left in disgrace.
One of the best books Danielle Steel has ever written, filled with wisdom and funny bits of delicious humour.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is the first danielle steel I have read as I always thought I would not enjoy them, until my niece told me that I was missing one of the best authors. I am so glad she put me on the straight and narrow again! lol.
I enjoyed this book from the first page the only thing is I cannot put the book down, you are really drawn into Annabelle's life wanting so much for her to have happiness. I will not spoil the book for you all but please read it as I know you will not regret buying it.
Now I cannot wait until I purchase another of Danielle's books.
I enjoyed this book from the first page the only thing is I cannot put the book down, you are really drawn into Annabelle's life wanting so much for her to have happiness. I will not spoil the book for you all but please read it as I know you will not regret buying it.
Now I cannot wait until I purchase another of Danielle's books.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I have read DS's books for years and lately they have been a bit hit and miss but this book is most definately a hit!! A really good read, highly recommended!
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