Leap of Faith

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In her fifty-second bestselling novel, Danielle Steel tells a gripping tale of deception, misplaced trust, and one woman's resilience in the face of betrayal. Marie-Ange Hawkins enjoys a dreamlike childhood in a beautiful French château until a tragic accident leaves her orphaned at eleven. Sent to live with her resentful great-aunt on a farm in Iowa, she endures a harsh new reality, longing for the life she once had. Isolated and overworked, her only solace comes from her friendship with local boy Billy Parker, as she dreams of escaping and pursuing an education. On the cusp of her twenty-first birthday, an unexpected visitor offers her a chance to return to her beloved château. In France, she meets Comte Bernard de Beauchamp, a charming widower who welcomes her into his life and heart. Their enchanting life together blossoms into marriage and family, but a chilling revelation from a mysterious woman threatens to unravel her happiness. With Billy far away and darkness closing in, Marie-Ange must summon the courage to make a desperate choice to protect her loved ones and herself. This powerful narrative explores the complexities of trust and the struggle for freedom, culminating in a pivotal moment where survival hinges on a final leap of faith.