The Ring

In Germany engulfed by war and hatred, thebeautiful wife of an influential banker fell in lovewith a German author. His Jewish heritage led themboth to death. The husband who survives her lives onto protect her memory, and their children. And thering he passes on to his daughter, Ariana vonGotthard, remains a bond of love between them.Separated from her family, and unable to escape Germany, Ariana is finally arrested. A young Nazi officeroffers her survival and hope for the future.Tragedy and a sudden twist of fate carries Ariana toAmerica, to a chilling deception, and a new life ofunfamiliar terrors. Her past seemingly lostforever, her future uncertain, the ring she still clingsto is all she has left of her father and brother.And in time it will become the bridge from herpast to her future."


About the Author
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 Country, Prodigal Son, Pegasus, A Perfect Life, Power Play, Winners, First Sight, Until the End of Time, The Sins of the Mother, 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; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children's book Pretty Minnie in Paris.