The Cottage

De: Danielle Steel

Narrado por: David Garrison

#1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel weaves a compelling story of fame and friendship, charmed lives and private struggles . . . and of three very different men whose lives converge and collide.

On a sunny day in Hollywood, a gleaming Rolls-Royce convertible pulls through the gates of the magnificent estate known as The Cottage. Modeled after the “cottages” of Newport, Rhode Island, the spacious, elegant property, sitting on fourteen acres of lush Bel Air, fits its owner to a T. For the man behind the wheel of the Rolls is Hollywood’s ageless wonder, Cooper Winslow. A star of the silver screen for decades, a man whose allure to women is the stuff of legend, Coop exudes grace, charm, and old-fashioned style. But today Coop Winslow is in for a major surprise. He’s broke. And with no major roles coming his way, Coop is faced with the heartbreaking prospect of selling his beloved home of forty years, or at least renting out the gatehouse and part of the main house.

His new tenants, Mark Friedman and Jimmy O’Connor, are busy coping with problems of their own. Mark’s wife of sixteen years just walked out, and Jimmy recently lost his own wife to a devastating illness. But everything changes when Mark’s teenage son and daughter move in. Suddenly, The Cottage is transformed, with music blasting from every corner, teenagers on skateboards crashing into vintage cars, and a never-ending parade of young starlets streaming in and out to visit Coop.

But amid all the noise and the chaos, something unexpected is happening. Three men who never would have met are becoming friends . . . and each man finds himself changing in surprising ways, Coop most of all.

First, a tabloid scandal erupts, threatening Coop’s budding romance with a wealthy debutante. . . A stranger approaches Coop with stunning news. . . . A devastating accident almost claims the life of one of the housemates. . . . And in the midst of it all, The Cottage welcomes a new houseguest with a secret of her own, who will change Coop’s life in unexpected ways. Because among the people who share his cottage and his life, Coop Winslow–loner, bachelor, movie star–may find the rarest of all opportunities: a chance to build a happiness he could never have dreamed of on his own, and to become the kind of human being he has never been.

Against a glittering backdrop of celebrity and glamour, Danielle Steel digs deeper to tell a story of friendship and love, tragedy and second chances . . . of the choices and unexpected turns of fate that can shape characters and lives.©2002 Danielle Steel; (P)2002 Random House Inc., Random House Audio, a Division of Random House Inc.

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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

The Cottage

Writing this review, I want to comment first of the Narrator, David Garrison. Just the best I have had in a very long time. Made the story just flow on. Looked his name up to find any others that he had narrated. I have learned to listen to the Sample for the tone of the voice. Then I look at the Reviews.

The Cottage was a very unravelling story and took me right in from the start. I followed
through to the end taking about two days. Wishing there might have been a sequel which there is none.

The characters fell into place little by little as they became more interesting. I have learned to take notes just for myself of who is who. Made the story on my own pad to get it all straight. Taking place in the setting of California, traveling to New York and then to Cape Cod. I am from Massachusetts and know mostly about the Cape.

I cannot possibly tell all the stories that stem from The Cottage as it would give away too much. Glad I did not have a synopsis, so just listened along.

Have no idea how these talented Authors are able to write and write and write. Thank you Danielle Steele,

Marilyn

Always Love A Happy Ending

Glad Coop made the decision he made in the end. All well, ends well . . . . . . .

As fate would have it.

Loved every moment. Great characters and storyline. Loved the amazing description of the cottage and the ambiance of the property...I wish I could go there...well, thanks for the vision. This book was awesome.

good book

it has thrilling and some suspense. it has been a enjoyable book. great book and its great

Excellent story!

The plot was excellent. I love Danielle Steels writing style. She let s the reader know the characters. Her description of the cottage, guest quarters , and the guest cottage allowed me to picture each place. The main characters were each strong in their own stories. The ending was great! I loved this story!!!