Review: The Ball at Versailles: A Novel

The Ball at Versailles: A Novel by Danielle Steel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This is a brief excerpt of the book's recap, and it is exactly what this book is about:

"It’s the summer of 1959 and the Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will make history. It is an exclusive dusk-to-dawn ball in which a select group of American and French debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. Four young women, all with something to prove, receive what some see as the invitation of a lifetime."

Now, remember these women were born in the 1940s and raised in the 1950s, so this makes all of the difference to how this story plays out. This book is as much historical fiction as well as romance.

Ms. Steel hit all of the necessary tropes to keep this a romance.

We have the spoiled rich girl who hates her sister. Another not-so-rich girl who has lost her father and has a mother whose career may be in jeopardy. There is another girl who was horribly injured in an accident and who is extremely rich. Another is an overweight, very tall, and highly intelligent young lady. Another young lady whose antics may shock you.

But as you all know, this is a Danielle Steele romance, so we all can look forward to a happily ever after, even for some who may surprise you!

*ARC supplied by NetGalley, the publisher Delacorte Press, and the author.



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