Sunset in St. Tropez

By: Danielle Steel

Narrated by: David Garrison

In her 55th bestselling novel, Danielle Steel explores the seasons of an extraordinary friendship, weaving the story of three couples, lifelong friends, for whom a month’s holiday in St. Tropez becomes a summer of change, revelation, secrets, surprises, and new beginnings . . .

As Diana Morrison laid the table for six at her elegant Central Park apartment, there was no warning of what was to come. Spending New Year’s Eve together was a sacred tradition for Diana, her husband of thirty-two years, Eric, and their best friends, Pascale and John Donnally and Anne and Robert Smith. The future looked rosy as the long-time friends sipped champagne and talked of renting a villa together in the South of France the following summer. But life had other plans . . .

Just two weeks after New Year’s, tragedy strikes the heart of their close circle, as Robert Smith suffers a sudden, unexpected loss. Without hesitation, Diana and Eric, Pascale and John rally to his side, united in their support, love, and shared grief. Convinced that a change of scenery is just what Robert needs, they urge him to join them on the Riviera in August. But as they soon discover, the ramshackle old mansion they rented in St. Tropez--sight unseen--is far different from the exquisite villa and sun-drenched gardens touted in the brochure. Cobwebs hang from the ceiling. Beds collapse beneath them. All while a would-be housekeeper in a leopard-skin bikini and six-inch heels sashays through the house with a trio of yapping poodles at her heels. But the biggest surprise of all is the woman Robert invites to the villa as his guest--a lovely, much-younger film actress with mile-long legs and a million-dollar smile. Diana and Pascale hate her on sight. But the men are dazzled. And amid the crumbling furniture and the glorious sunsets, the strained relationships and the acts of forgiveness, more surprises are in store for the villa’s occupants. With the last days of summer fast approaching, each couple finds themselves changing in unexpected ways, as old wounds are healed, new love discovered, and miracles unfold...all beneath the dazzling sun of St. Tropez.

By turns wise and moving, heartbreaking and wickedly funny, Danielle Steel’s new novel is about forgiving without forgetting, about the sorrow that shadows our lives and the hope that saves us. And it is about once-in-a-lifetime friendships . . .the kind that heal, sustain, and change us forever.©2002 Danielle Steel; (P)2002 Random House Inc., Random House Audio, a Division of Random House Inc.

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

Loved it!!

Great, light read!! Easy to get thru and keeps your attention. Can't go wrong with DS!!

D.S.

have never disliked a book written by Danielle Steel. Danielle has gotten me through times in my life when I never thought I would make it (mostly the last 15 months) thank you Danielle....I doubt she reads these lol

Loved the French

The book was good but short Enjoyed it.
The character were
all good and enjoyed the read

Some rocky parts

Overall, the story was good, except I didn’t care at all for the Housekeeper and her husband. I think the descriptions of her outfits were a little over the edge. To the point of being unbelievable. I think that part could’ve been toned down quite a bit and it would’ve made the storyline flow a little more. It seems that the last few Danielle Steele books I’ve read they have tried to insert some comedy into it that isn’t necessary. I just sigh and shake my head instead of laughing. It wasn’t something I could picture. Please go back to the old way of writing. I’ve read most of the Danielle Steele books published. There’s a definite difference in the newer ones.

Sunset in St Tropez

A good captivating story. Once I started to listen to it I had to go right to the end .