Remembrance [Hardcover]

Danielle Steel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1981

Her beloved Italian homeland shattered in the wake of World War II, exquisite Serena, Principessa di San Tibaldo, has nothing left except her name, her ancestry... and her heart which she gives completely and forever to Major Brad Fullerton. But not even Brad's ring—or his child—can protect her from the calculating wrath of the powerful Fullerton dynasty, and the woman who will become Serena's bitter enemy. Sweeping from the war-torn palazzos of Rome to the glittering avenues of Manhattan and the glamorous world of high fashion. Here is the vibrant story of one woman's triumphant yet bittersweet journey of the heart.


From the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Danielle Steel produces another yarn that defies the imagination in Remembrance. Impoverished by World War II, Principessa Serena di San Tibaldo is working as a servant in the Italian palazzo once owned by her family when the Americans liberate the country. Beautiful blonde Serena captures the attention of U.S. Army Major Bradford J. Fullerton, member of a wealthy and powerful Manhattan family. Following a whirlwind courtship and marriage, Serena and Brad return stateside to continue his military career. Life seems even more perfect with the birth of their daughter Vanessa, but then Brad is killed during the early days of the Korean conflict, leaving Serena with a young child to provide for, and no means of support. Drawing on the core of strength developed during World War II, Serena parlays her beauty into a modeling career. It is her beauty that makes Serena the object of obsession for a brilliant but unstable photographer. Steel spans two generations of women who learn to cope with the hand life has dealt them and to prevail in spite of the odds. A fast-paced ride! --Alison Trinkle --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

Her beloved Italian homeland shattered in the wake of World War II, exquisite Serena, Principessa di San Tibaldo, has nothing left except her name, her ancestry... and her heart which she gives completely and forever to Major Brad Fullerton. But not even Brad's ring -- or his child -- can protect her from the calculating wrath of the powerful Fullerton dynasty, and the woman who will become Serena's bitter enemy. Sweeping from the war-torn palazzos of Rome to the glittering avenues of Manhattan and the glamorous world of high fashion. Here is the vibrant story of one woman's triumphant yet bittersweet journey of the heart. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Delacorte Press (August 15, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385288433
• ISBN-13: 978-0385288439
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #776,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with over 590 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include 44 Charles Street, Legacy, Family Ties, Big Girl, Southern Lights, Matters of the Heart, One Day at a Time, 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.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of her best!, March 27, 2002

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Deanna Hockey (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remembrance (Hardcover)

I have been reading Danielle Steel's books for over 15 years now. Sometimes they do get a bit "all the same" with most of the characters being important, successful, beautiful people who live in "stately homes" and wear "important jewels and furs". Sometimes I think the characters are more about what they have then who they are. Despite this, I always enjoy her books - they are easy to read, romantic and make you forget about everyday life for a couple of hours while engrossed in the book. Personally I think her earlier books are more enjoyable and get more involved in the characters than some of the later books she has written.
This is one her fabulous earlier books. The characters are well devoped and the story goes through her entire lifetime ... what a wonderful, terrifying and romantic journey we are taken on. If you want to start reading Danielle Steel - this is the one to read.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My all time favorite Danielle Steel, July 19, 2002

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Rhiannon Bishop (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remembrance (Hardcover)

Set in some of the most exciting cities in the world (Venice, New York, San Francisco, Athens) Ms. Steel weaves a tale that lures you in, and doesn't let you go until the final word is read.

Her best book of all times. The characters come alive, you love some, you hate some, you cheer, you cry, you worry, and you laugh. Every emotion you could possibly have will come to you while reading this book.

It's a MUST HAVE for any library!

Buy it, read it, cherish it -- never loan it out, you'll never get it back!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it!!, April 25, 2002

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Theresa W (mi, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remembrance (Hardcover)

Read this book! It might start off a little slow, but after 50 pages, you'll be hooked. DS writes books that get you so involved in the story, you forget about what time it is, what you have to do....be prepared, set aside some time, you won't regret it