#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In this riveting novel from
Danielle Steel, a gifted young woman must grapple with the legacy
of a troubled childhood in order to pursue her dreams.
Antonia Adams is the product of a loveless marriage between an
aspiring actress and an aristocrat. As a child, she is abandoned
in the abyss that yawns between them, blamed by her mother,
ignored by her her, and neglected by both. Unprotected and
unloved, she learns that the only way to feel safe is to hide
from the dangers around her, drawing as little attention as
possible to herself, to be "invisible."
In her isolation, books are her refuge and movies her escape. A
day spent being carried away by an unforgettable film in a dark
theater is her greatest thrill. Her love of the movies turns into
a dream to become a screenwriter, and a summer job at a Hollywood
studio. There, a famous British filmmaker notices her, and
suddenly she can remain invisible no longer. He wants to put her
in a movie and make her a star. It is a dazzling rtunity but
a terrifying one, as it strips her of the camoue that made
her feel safe. She is suddenly thrust into the public eye--and
even more so when they fall in love.
She will never let go of her true dream of becoming a filmmaker,
though, and if she wants to make that leap, she will have to
expose herself in ways she never has before. When tragedy
strikes, she must decide whether she will remain center stage or
become invisible again, where she feels safest. Will she face her
demons, or run and hide?
In this extraordinary novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of a
woman who must decide how high a price she is willing to pay to
pursue her passion--and whether it is possible to stay true to
herself while she does. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this
riveting novel from Danielle Steel, a gifted young woman must
grapple with the legacy of a troubled childhood in order to
pursue her dreams.
Antonia Adams is the product of a loveless marriage between an
aspiring actress and an aristocrat. As a child, she is abandoned
in the abyss that yawns between them, blamed by her mother,
ignored by her her, and neglected by both. Unprotected and
unloved, she learns that the only way to feel safe is to hide
from the dangers around her, drawing as little attention as
possible to herself, to be “invisible.”
In her isolation, books are her refuge and movies her escape. A
day spent being carried away by an unforgettable film in a dark
theater is her greatest thrill. Her love of the movies turns into
a dream to become a screenwriter, and a summer job at a Hollywood
studio. There, a famous British filmmaker notices her, and
suddenly she can remain invisible no longer. He wants to put her
in a movie and make her a star. It is a dazzling rtunity but
a terrifying one, as it strips her of the camoue that made
her feel safe. She is suddenly thrust into the public eye—and
even more so when they fall in love.
She will never let go of her true dream of becoming a filmmaker,
though, and if she wants to make that leap, she will have to
expose herself in ways she never has before. When tragedy
strikes, she must decide whether she will remain center stage or
become invisible again, where she feels safest. Will she face her
demons, or run and hide?
In this extraordinary novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of a
woman who must decide how high a price she is willing to pay to
pursue her passion—and whether it is possible to stay true to
herself while she does.