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Informationen zum Autor 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 . Klappentext Taking chances is part of life! but when you bet your future against the odds! it's a high-risk game. Kate Madison's stylish second-hand clothing shop has been a big success in New York! supporting her and her four kids since her husband's untimely death. Now her children have grown up and are ready to forge lives of their own. They all choose to play against the odds! much to their mother's dismay . . . Isabelle! a dedicated attorney! is in line to make partner at her Wall Street firm when she falls for a client she represents in a criminal case. She tells herself she can make a life with him - but can she? Julie! a young designer! meets a man who seems too good to be true and falls under his spell. She marries him quickly! gives up her job and moves to LA to be at his side! ignoring the danger signs. Is all what it seems? Justin is a struggling writer who pushes his partner for children before they're financially or emotionally ready. Will the strain on the relationship take too high a toll? Willie! the youngest! a tech expert! makes a choice that shocks them all! with a woman fifteen years older . . . Kate - loving! supportive and outspoken - can't keep her children from playing against the odds. Can the odds be beaten? Not often - as her children have to learn for themselves. For Kate! the hardest lesson will be that she can't protect the children she loves from the choices they make - but can only love them as they make them. Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors! with nearly a billion copies of her novels sold. Her recent international bestsellers include Blue ! Precious Gifts and The Apartment . 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 . Danielle divides her time between Paris and her home in northern California. Zusammenfassung Danielle Steel proves she is the world's favourite storyteller in this powerful story of love conquering all in Against All Odds . Featuring an exclusive foreword by the author. Taking chances is part of life, but when you bet your future against the odds, it's a high risk game. Kate Madison's stylish second-hand clothing shop has been a big success in New York, supporting her and her four kids since her husband's untimely death. Now her children have grown up and are ready to forge lives of their own. They all choose to play against the odds, much to their mother's dismay . . . Isabelle, a dedicated attorney, is in line to make partner at her Wall Street firm, when she falls for a client she represents in a criminal case. She tells herself she can make a life with him - but can she? Julie, a young designer, meets a man who seems too good to be true and falls under his spell. She marries him quickly, gives up her job, moves to LA to be at his side, ignoring the danger signs. Is all what it seems? Justin is a struggling writer who pushes for children with his partner before they're financially or emotionally ready. Will the strain on the relationship take too hig...
