Description
Crossing by Danielle Steel is a historical romance that follows Liane Crockett de Villiers, an American woman married to the French Ambassador to the United States, as she navigates love and loyalty on the eve of World War II. The story begins with a fateful meeting between Liane and Nick Burnham, a prominent steel magnate, during a transatlantic voyage, setting the stage for a connection that will challenge the boundaries of duty and desire. As Europe descends into war, Liane and Nick are reunited under perilous circumstances, forcing them to confront their emotions while escaping the dangers of conflict. Set across Paris, New York, and San Francisco during the 1930s and early 1940s, the novel explores the impact of global turmoil on personal lives, highlighting themes of passion, divided loyalties, and survival. Danielle Steel weaves a narrative of romantic suspense, blending richly drawn characters with historical context, and offers readers a tale of love tested by circumstance, moral dilemmas, and the sweeping forces of history.
This novel appeals to audiences who enjoy elegant, character-driven romance set against vivid, wartime backdrops.
