Five Days in Paris

A Novel

By: Danielle Steel

Narrated by: Victor Garber

As president of a major pharmaceutical empire, Peter Haskell has everything. Power, position, a career and a family, which mean everything to him, and for which he has sacrificed a great deal. Compromise has been key in Peter Haskell's life, and integrity is the base on which he lives.

Olivia Thatcher is the wife of a famous senator. She has given to her husband's ambitions and career until her soul is bone dry. She is trapped in a web of duty and obligation, married to a man she once loved and no longer even knows. When her son died, a piece of Olivia died too.

Accidentally, on the night of a bomb threat, they meet in Paris, at the Ritz. Their totally different lives converge for one magical moment in the Place Vendôme, as Olivia carefully, silently, steps out of her life and walks away. As the two strangers meet, their lives become briefly enmeshed. In a café in Montmartre, their hearts are laid bare. Peter, once so sure of his path, so certain of his marriage and success, but suddenly faced with his professional future in jeopardy. Olivia, no longer sure of anything except that she can't go on anymore.

When Olivia disappears, only Peter suspects that it may not be foul play. And if he finds her again, where will they go from there? Five days in Paris is all they have. They go back to their separate lives, but nothing is the same. At home again, they both must pursue their lives, despite challenges, compromise, and betrayal. Everything they believe is put on the line, until they each realize they must stand fast against compromise and face life's challenges head-on.

Critic reviews

Praise for Danielle Steel

“Steel is one of the best!”—Los Angeles Times

“Few modern writers convey the pathos of family and material life with such heartfelt empathy.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Steel pulls out all the emotional stops. . . . She delivers!”—Publishers Weekly

“What counts for the reader is the ring of authenticity.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Five Days in Paris

A woman married to a politician grows apart from her husband and he wants her to remain married solely for his political gains…,,,she has found love elsewhere and with a man who has grown apart from his wife. The suspense is worth the read. Enjoy!!

Good for easy entertaining

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Nothing deep but did hold my interest. One of her better books although epilogue could have been better.

Loved it!

I loved this story! A little too long, but I enjoyed it from the very start.

Five days in Paris

This was a great read for me. I really enjoyed the story line of faith to self and holding on to ones integrity.

Gasps and Yes!

Wow. I’m glad I picked this one up. Loved the twists and turns. Interesting characters and strong characters.