Safe Harbour (Danielle Steel)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (576 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0553757032 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 172 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Her haunting, impassioned novel takes us across the complex landscape of loss—to the blessings that arise from even the darkest tragedies. With her own mother, Ophélie, retreating deeper into her grief, Pip spends her summer at the shore the way lonely children do: watching the glittering waters and rushing clouds, daydreaming and remembering how things used to be. Out of the blue, Matt must confront unfinished business from his past. Days later, Ophélie is struck by a stunning betrayal by someone she trusts. That is, until she meets artist Matt Bowles, who offers to teach the girl to draw—and can't help but notice her beautiful, lonely mother. But as soul-sharing phone calls and autumn beach getaways deepen Ophélie and Matt's friendship, fate strikes another blow. At first, Ophélie is thrown off balance by her daughter's new companion—until she realizes how much j
. Pip's mother, Ophelie, initially uneasy about her daughter's friend, comes to see that the sad-eyed artist is the opposite of dangerous-a sensitive, kindly, decent man. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. Matt, a successful ad executive in his former life, is rescued from his own sorrows by fostering Pip's budding talent and by his growing romantic interest in her mother. She likes to draw; Matt Bowles, the artist, offers to help her; and a friendship is born. Ophelie's discovery of a love letter her husband received a week before his death and Matt's confrontation with his treacherous ex-wife provide a modicum of suspense, but some readers may find themselves nodding off before they reach the novel's unexpectedly dramatic climax. A distinctive magical quality in young Pip reminds Matt of his own daughter, whom he's not seen for six years. The girl, Phillippa (Pip) Mackenzie, is walking her dog along a
"Love to read a book that makes me not want" according to jane ann. Love to read a book that makes me not want to put it down, and this one was one of those, will probably go back and read it again, findingthat helps to enlighten others as to the enjoyment of the book!. I am a true "Danielle Steel" fan and I am I am a true "Danielle Steel" fan and I am attempting to read as many of her novel as possible. They touch on all emotions, but give you a feeling of calm as you read each one. Her novels take you all over the world and bring you to places in history, not found in history books.. Four Stars Amazon Customer Good