Little girls love fairy tales about princesses, fairy fairies and romance. With rare exceptions, matured women also do not stop dreaming, but only a few manage to meet the “prince on a white horse” in real life. The rest of the beautiful women, in search of inspiration, discover the books of Danielle Steel, in which the writer skillfully combines the tragic fate, family values and past stories.
From copywriter to writer
Danielle Steel spent her childhood in France, where she lived with her parents. When the girl was seven years old, her parents divorced. With her father, she went to New York. Daniela was fond of writing stories and poems, and she began to create her first novel at the university.
At 18, the future star of female novels married Claude Eric Lazard, three years later little Beatrice was born. Daniela Steele's career started at an advertising agency where she worked as a copywriter and then PR manager in San Francisco. It is worth noting that clients have always been happy with Steele's releases, many advised to seriously think about writing.
The main inspiration for creativity was personal life. Books (novels) by Daniela Steele are associated with many events of her biography. The writer was married five times, gave birth to seven children and adopted two. She tried to spend more time with her family, but continued to work on new works, and left herself only four hours to sleep.
List of the best
Daniela Steele's books have invariably become bestsellers. 23 adaptations, more than 100 published novels, the total circulation of over 500 million copies - the achievements of the writer are really impressive.
We will talk about the most popular books by Daniela Steele. The list is as follows:
1. “Kaleidoscope”.
2. “Zoe.”
3. The Ring.
4. “Family album”.
5. “There is no greater love.”
6. “Blessing.”
7. “Hotel Vendome”.
It's no secret that women love Danielle Steel. Books are read literally in one breath - they do not have vulgarity, excessive melodramaticity and prolongation. Steele's “calling card” is a detailed description of not only the life events of the heroes, but also their appearance and characters, because it’s easier for the reader to empathize with familiar people.
"Kaleidoscope"
The love story of an American and a charming Frenchwoman from the first lines fascinates readers. Unbridled happiness and love gave birth to three little daughters, but tragedy destroys all dreams and hopes in an instant.
After the mysterious death of the parents of the girls sent to different families. Thirty years later, an old friend of his parents with the help of a detective searches for Megan, Alexandra and Hilary. Young women have to learn not only about each other, but also about terrible family secrets.
The best books of Daniela Steele were filmed, and “Kaleidoscope” was among them. Three years after the publication of the novel, viewers saw the melodrama directed by Jad Taylor. Unfortunately, the film was much less liked by the audience than the work of a famous writer.
“Zoya”
Want to read all of Daniela Steel’s books? The list is impressive, but now we offer to get acquainted with the novel “Zoya”, which caused the greatest response in the hearts of Russian readers.
The main character is Zoya Yusupova. A beautiful life awaited the young princess and distant relative of Nicholas II, but because of the revolution all plans were destroyed in an instant. Beauty Zoe had to leave for Europe.
At the beginning of the story, a naive and sweet girl appears before us, but she has to fight for life and temper her character. She lost loved ones, survived wanderings and difficulties, worked as a variety show dancer, ballerina and even a clothing consultant.
Zoe not only managed to survive. The former princess achieved success and experienced the brightest feeling - all this would not have been possible without a certain portion of luck, which Danielle Steel gave her.
Zoe’s story is fiction and, despite the presence of famous surnames, has little to do with real historical facts.
"Ring"
Ariana von Gothard was fortunate enough to be born into the family of a banker, but a chain of tragic events deprived her of a carefree life. In 1934, in Berlin, the girl’s mother committed suicide after the news of the death of her Jewish lover. Ariana was left with only a few things, including the ring, which the family carefully passed from generation to generation.
Ten years later, the matured Ariana and her brother save their friend from the Nazis. The father also decides to take out the children so that they do not have time to draft his son into the army. Together with Gerhard, they manage to illegally cross the border with Switzerland, and Ariana is arrested. Wanting to save her daughter, the banker returns, but the Nazis kill him.
The war turned the life of the main character and parted with the closest person. Despite all the horrors of that time, Ariana found the strength to live on. In the eyes of readers, the naive and fragile girl turned into a bold woman - an example to follow, and Daniela Steele did it.
Books whose reviews are only enthusiastic are unlikely to leave you indifferent, as is the story of Ariana von Gotthard. The film adaptation of the novel “The Ring” (1996) turned out to be successful. The lead actor Nastasya Kinski endowed her heroine with charisma and charm. As a result, viewers saw a magnificent melodrama about hope, true love and the struggle for happiness.
"Family album"
Fay Price is a Hollywood diva surrounded by a huge crowd of fans, one of whom was Ward Thayer. The young lieutenant fell in love with the actress and, despite the difference in social status, decided to seek her. After seven years of persistent courtship, Faye gave in and agreed to get married.
The star descended from “heaven”, leaving behind his brilliant career. Fay was completely devoted to her husband and children, but the windy Ward could not answer her the same. The rash actions of the head of the family led to bankruptcy, and the measured life began to crumble before our eyes.
Wealth and poverty, happiness and sorrow, love and infidelity - after the departure of her husband, Fay returned to Hollywood in order to achieve success again. Children grew up, and everyone found their own way in life.
Like other books by Daniela Steele, “Family Album” teaches us not to give in to difficulties, maintain hope and seek support from loved ones.
“There is no greater love”
In the family of a wealthy American publisher, a grandiose event is the engagement of Edwin's eldest daughter. After traveling to England, the Winfields return home on the Titanic.
There are hardly any readers who have not heard of the tragedy that occurred with the legendary airliner. On that terrible night, a huge number of people died, among whom, according to the plot of the book by Daniela Steele, were Edwin's parents and groom.
The act of the mother, who refused to board the boat without her husband, the main character will not be able to forgive for a very long time. After the miraculous rescue, Edwin took over the duties of the head of the family and began to raise five brothers and sisters. She replaced her mother, but completely forgot about her own happiness.
Many young people could not resist the beauty of a twenty-year-old girl, but Edwin did not even want to think about her personal life. Her self-sacrifice was rewarded, and “the same” man met on the way. Only at the age of thirty-two, having experienced strong feelings, Edwin understands the power of love of her parents and forgives them for “betrayal” on the day of the death of “Titanic”.
"Blessing"
Books by Daniela Steele (a list of books is presented at the beginning of our review) cover very relevant topics. Women's happiness is not just a devoted and loving husband, because even with him, a house where sonorous laughter does not sound will be empty and uncomfortable.
There are thousands of couples in the world who cannot have a baby, and their life seems meaningless. “Blessing” is a support book for those who know the intolerable desire to have a baby.
Readers unfold stories about three married couples. Pilar and Brad believe that it is too early to become parents. Childless newlyweds Diana and Andy decide to adopt. Windy Barbie does not even want to think about the child, but Charlie's husband is already ready for a serious step.
Unfortunately, we do not always get what we want. And the happiness of having a child will not come immediately to these three families. The main characters will have to struggle with age, nature and doctors.
“Blessing” is intended to remind readers of the power of faith. Even in hopeless cases, you can’t give up, but to concentrate all your strength and emotions on just one desire to have a baby is also wrong. There is a time for everything - folk wisdom for all time.
“Hotel Vendome”
Hugo Martin managed to work in many prestigious hotels in the world. He had long dreamed of his own business and did not miss the opportunity to buy a small hotel in New York.
The energy and experience of the young man helped create perhaps the most fashionable hotel, which has become popular among famous and wealthy people. There was no end to the guests, and Hugo succeeded in his personal life. The home was kept by a beautiful wife with her little daughter.
Once Martin’s small world began to crumble - his wife left the family for the sake of a rock star, leaving her father to worry about the four-year-old Eloise. The hotel employees gave maternal warmth and affection - the girl grew up watching the wonderful world of the hotel business, which is hidden from prying eyes. She decided to follow in her father's footsteps and went to study in Switzerland. Hugo began a completely different life, where there was a place for a new companion. But how will the owner of Eloise react to the choice of her own person?