Description
Wanderlust by Danielle Steel is a historical romance that follows Audrey Driscoll, an orphaned young woman bound by family duty yet driven by a desire to explore the wider world. Set primarily during the 1930s and moving through the tumult of prewar Europe and Asia, the novel charts Audrey’s journey from sheltered life under her eccentric millionaire grandfather and demanding sister to a path of independence, adventure, and personal discovery. Along the way, she crosses paths with influential expatriates, artists, and Charles Parker-Scott, a man whose intensity and curiosity mirror her own restless spirit. Their travels take them aboard the Queen Mary, to Cap d’Antibes, the Orient Express, and remote parts of China, where Audrey faces life-altering choices, including staying to care for orphaned children amidst war. As the narrative unfolds, she returns to America, confronting the changes brought by global conflict and shaping her own future while balancing love, duty, and conscience. Steel’s sweeping tale explores themes of courage, self-determination, and the transformative power of human connection.
With richly drawn characters and vivid historical settings, Wanderlust appeals to readers of historical romance, epic adventures, and stories of women forging their own destinies against the backdrop of world events.
