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In Germany engulfed by war and hatred, the beautiful wife of an influential banker fell in love with a German author. His Jewish heritage led them both to death. The husband who survives her lives on to protect her memory, and their children. And the ring he passes on to his daughter, Ariana... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Ariana Von Gotthard: The main female character, the story follows her from the upheaval of her perfect life during WWII, to her new start in the US, and all the tragedies in between.
- Walmar Von Gotthard: Ariana's father, who makes a very daring decision to save his children from the horrors of Nazi Germany.
- Manfred Von Tripp: An officer Ariana meets during the final days of WWII.
First Sentence edit
Kassandra von Gotthard sat peacefully at the edge of the lake in the Charlottenburger park, watching the water ripple slowly away from the pebble she had just thrown.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Danielle Steel (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: United States
Publication Date: July 15th 1980
ISBN: 0751505560
Page Count: 480
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: United States
Publication Date: July 15th 1980
ISBN: 0751505560
Page Count: 480
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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