H.R.H., Danielle Steel
H.R.H., Danielle Steel
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H.R.H.

Author: Danielle Steel

Narrator: Jay O. Sanders

Abridged: 6 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2006


Synopsis

In a novel where ancient traditions conflict with reality and the pressures of modern life, a young European princess proves that simplicity, courage, and dignity win the day and forever alter her world, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel

In blue jeans and a pullover, Princess Christianna is a young woman of her times: born in Europe, educated in America, worried about the future of the world she lives in, responsible beyond her years. Christianna is the only daughter of the Reigning Prince of a European nation that takes its royalty seriously–and her father has ironclad plans for Christianna’s life, a burden that is almost unbearable.

Now, after four years at Berkeley, life in her father’s palace cannot distract Christianna from what she sees outside the kingdom–the suffering of children, the ravages of terrorism and disease. Determined to make a difference in the world, she persuades His Royal Highness, her father, to let her volunteer for the Red Cross in East Africa. And for Christianna, a journey of discovery, change, and awakening begins.

Under a searing East African sun, Christianna plunges into the dusty, bustling life of an international relief camp, finding a passion and a calling among the brave doctors and volunteers. Finally free from the scrutiny of her royal life, Christianna struggles to keep her identity a secret from her new friends and coworkers–even from Parker Williams, the young doctor from Doctors Without Borders who works alongside Christianna and shares her dedication to healing. But as violence approaches and invades the camp, and the pressures of her royal life beckon her home, Christianna’s struggle for freedom takes an extraordinary turn. By a simple twist of fate, in one shocking moment, Christianna’s life is changed forever–in ways she never could have foreseen.

From the splendor of a prince’s palace to the chaos of war-torn nations, Danielle Steel takes us into fascinating new worlds. Filled with unforgettable images and a remarkable cast of characters, H.R.H. is a novel of the conflict between old and new worlds, responsibility versus freedom, and duty versus love.

About Danielle Steel

Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel was born on August 14, 1947 in New York. Her father was a descendant of the Lowenbrau beer family and her mother was the daughter of a diplomat. She studied both literature and fashion design, first attending the Parsons School of Design and then New York University, graduating in 1967. Danielle Steel is currently the bestselling author alive today, and the fourth bestselling author of all time with over 650 million copies of her books sold. Steel has written 129 books, 93 of which were novels, primarily romance. Every one of her novels has achieved best seller status. She has been published in 69 countries and in 43 different languages. She has had 22 of her novels adapted for television movies and two of those received Golden Globe nominations. Danielle releases three new novels a year and works on multiple books at a time, often as many as five at once.

Steel has been married five times and although she is currently divorced, she is a strong believer in marriage and family. An only child, she discovered the joys of a big family as a child through one of her friends. She has nine children (seven biological and two stepsons that she has always considered her own) that are her greatest accomplishment. Her joy in life is her children and she speaks of them frequently on her website and her blog. Many of her books have been dedicated to one or more of her children. She was based in California for most of her career and now lives in both San Francisco and Paris.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Debby on 2007-05-11 12:50:32

I struggled with liking this book. I caught myself rolling my eyes everytime I read the whining of Christiana's 'boring' life. Over and over and over again, I kept reading this character's 'poor little me' and she just came across as such a crybaby. When she was in Africa, I enjoyed her most. But all the whining and sniveling about her 'duty' to her father just got old and boring for me. The ending was pretty predictable and I felt that it left me feeling completely unmoved about this modern day fairy tale. Maybe I would've been more satisfied if Danielle Steel had wrapped up this story with an epilogue... to give me an idea how a doctor was able to adapt to marrying an ruling princess. This was not one of my favorite stories by this author. Sorry.

AudiobooksNow review by Robin on 2007-05-24 16:35:26

I found the book to be a easy book and very entertaining.

Goodreads review by Cosette on September 05, 2007

A lot of this book seemed to repeat itself which I find somewhat annoying. The story itself was nice but was hoping for less repetative wording.......more

Goodreads review by Suzzie on November 28, 2019

I really enjoyed this Danielle Steel novel a lot. I was drawn in within a few chapters and then I kept getting annoyed that the holiday is a time in which husbands and family members think it is perfectly fine to keep interrupting people with books clearly in their hands. So took longer than usual t......more

Goodreads review by Alex on January 22, 2024

I enjoyed reading this book and found it to be a pleasant story. However, I became frustrated with the princess's frequent complaints about her royal responsibilities. I adored the relationship between Christiana and Parker and found them to be a charming couple. Their love for each other was truly h......more

Goodreads review by Kristen on March 28, 2015

I picked this up at the drugstore over my lunchbreak one day. It had been a long time since I'd picked up a Danielle Steel, and I figured I wouldn't lose myself in the book and be late getting back to work. I wasn't disappointed! I guess if the formula works, why change it? Beautiful, privileged (an......more

Goodreads review by Jaime on June 19, 2010

I read "Malice" by Danielle Steel years ago and it was good. I haven't picked up one of her books since. My mother is obsessed with her....maybe that is why I have avoided her books. Maybe it is because she is one of the most famous romantic authors out there and EVERYONE reads her books. I don't k......more


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Praise for Danielle Steel

“Steel is one of the best!”Los Angeles Times

“Few modern writers convey the pathos of family and material life with such heartfelt empathy.”The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Steel pulls out all the emotional stops. . . . She delivers!”Publishers Weekly

“What counts for the reader is the ring of authenticity.”San Francisco Chronicle