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    The Award

    Written by Danielle Steel

    Narrated by Adam Verner

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    Capturing historical events, terrifying moments of danger, tragedy, the price of war, and the invincible spirit of a woman of honor, The Award is a monumental tale from one of our most gifted storytellers-Danielle Steel's finest, most emotionally resonant novel yet.

    Gaëlle de Barbet is sixteen years old in 1940 when the German army occupies France and frightening changes begin. She is shocked and powerless when French gendarmes take away her closest friend, Rebekah Feldmann, and her family, and send them to a detention camp for deportation to an unknown, ominous fate.

    The local German military commandant makes Gaëlle's family estate outside Lyon into his headquarters. Her father and brother are killed by the Germans; her mother fades away into madness and ill health. Trusted friends and employees become traitors. And by accident, Gaëlle begins a perilous journey with the French Resistance, hoping to save lives to make up for the beloved friend she could do nothing to help.

    Taking terrifying risks, Gaëlle becomes a valuable member of the Resistance, fearlessly delivering Jewish children to safety underneath the eyes of the Gestapo and their French collaborators. Then she is suddenly approached by the German commandant with an astonishing and dangerous plan to save part of France's artistic heritage as the Germans withdraw. And once again, her life is on the line. Conducted in secret, flawlessly carried out, her missions for the Resistance change her life and mark her for years. She is falsely accused of collaboration at the end of the war, and flees Lyon in disgrace, orphaned and alone. She goes to Paris to put the war behind her and begin a new life, with the ghosts of the past always close at hand.

    Gaëlle's life will take her from Paris to New York, from a career as a Dior model to marriage and motherhood, unbearable loss, and mature, lasting love. She returns to Paris to run a small museum, honoring victims of the Holocaust. She has never sought recognition for her courage during the war years she can never forget. Her label as a collaborator remains, until her granddaughter, a respected political journalist, is determined that past wrongs finally be made right, and her grandmother's brave acts be recognized. Now a grateful nation will finally acknowledge this remarkable woman. At last, she is absolved and honored as the war hero she was.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateNov 1, 2016
    ISBN9781455833931
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    Danielle Steel

    Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with over 650 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Property of a Noblewoman, Blue, Precious Gifts, Undercover, Country, Prodigal Son, Pegasus, A Perfect Life, 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; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.

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    • 4/5
      Oh wow! This is a great novel! I have a love/hate relationship with WWII. So many good books, but so much grief and loss. I love strong women like Gaelle. Despite all the hardships she faced, she kept plodding onward. I'm not sure I could have risen from the ashes of war like that. She went on to find love and even then endured loss, several times over. But still, she remained true to herself. Her daughter, Dominique, is a piece of work. Her attitude is both appalling and astounding. I honestly have no idea how anyone as wonderful as Gaelle could just put up with that kind of attitude day in and day out. I would have sent Dominique to a teenage boot camp for a serious attitude adjustment!

      This is a book that is worth reading and re-reading. Clear your weekend!
    • 4/5
      The award by Danielle SteelEnjoy the author's works and know I will enjoy this one.Starts out Giella and she's about to get the award. Chapters go back to when she was 16.Rebecca came from Germany, Giella's best friend. The Jews are being forced from their homes.One day she sees them take Rebecca's family and throw them into a truck and they disappeared. She tracks them down and visits and is able to talk to Rebecca and even gives her a coat with promises to come the next day.She visits through Christmas and for many months later always bringing foods and clothes for the family.Story tells what she had to do to survive and she ends up in the fashion industry.Love hearing of the model world, travel, the art world and the places she visits. Tragedies and there are happy times also from both sides of the ocean.Really enjoyed this book and glad she went on with her life but went back to her past endeavors... Didn't like that the author didn't spend as much time devoted to all of her children...I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
    • 4/5
      I enjoy reading stories from WW2. This is one of the better Danielle Steel books in recent past, in my opinion. Gaelle truly gave of herself during the war.
    • 5/5
      A compelling story about the long and interesting life of a woman, who was never recognized for her acts of bravery as a teenager, during the occupation of France by the Germans.
      It is full of sadness and joy and explores the interaction of her family in both France and America. Especially the relationship with her daughter.
      The male narrater was excellent and I really enjoyed it.
    • 5/5
      Award by Daniel steel this book was really well written. I really enjoyed it. It's touching story, it is very tear provoking! It is well worth the read.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. Once I started reading, couldn't put it down until I finished;
    • 5/5
      Steels best yet. Very emotional story. Love her work. ❤