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Jewels

By: Danielle Steel
Narrated by: Tim Curry
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On Sarah Whitfield's 75 birthday, memories take her back to New York in the 1930s. To a marriage that ends after a year, leaving Sarah shattered. A trip to Europe with her parents does little to raise her spirits, until she meets William, Duke of Whitfield. In time, despite her qualms, William insists on giving up his distant right to the British throne to make Sarah his duchess and his wife.

On their honeymoon, the newlyweds buy an old French château, but not long after, the war begins. William joins the allied forces, leaving Sarah; their first child, an infant; and their second child on the way, in France. After the Nazi forces take over the château, Sarah continues to survive the terror and deprivation of the Occupation, unwavering in her belief that her missing-in-action husband is still alive.

After the war, as a gesture of goodwill, the Whitfields start buying jewels offered for sale by impoverished war survivors. With Sarah's style and keen eye, the collection becomes the prestigious Whitfield's jewelry store in Paris. Eventually, their jewelry business expands to London and Rome, as their family grows. Phillip, their firstborn, is stubborn and proud; Julian, their second son, is charming and generous and warm; Isabelle is rebellious and willful; and Xavier, unusual and untamed, is the final unexpected gift of their love. They each find their own way, but will be drawn to the great house of gems their parents built.

In Jewels, Danielle Steel takes the reader through five eventful decades that include war, passion, international intrigue, and the strength of family through it all.

©2000 Danielle Steel (P)2000 Random House Audio

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I hate abridged books

What would have made Jewels better?

To bad I didnt pay closer attention. This is an epic story of love and war which was ruined by this abrigement. I don't buy abridged books but I was hurrying that day.

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half the book

What disappointed you about Jewels?

They Skipped over half the book in the audio version.

What did you like best about this story?

i loved the whole storyn when i read the book.

Which scene was your favorite?

When shara meets William.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Jewels?

nothing

Any additional comments?

Why would you record only half a book.

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Shameful

Wasnt the full book. Made a mock of thr artists work. Skipped so mych. Butchered thr story unmercifully.

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My favorite Danielle Steel book...

I have read this book so many times. Tim Curry did a fantastic job of narrating. My favorite Danielle Steel book. Highly recommended.

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Avoid this if you like the book

Whoever’s idea it was to make this audiobook version should be fired. It skips over huge chunks of the story and absolutely no character development or any sense of growth of the Isabell… it does a good story injustice. The movie and hardcover are awesome.

What a waste of time.

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Audible needs an unabridged version

I purchased this book because Audible does not carry an unabridged version. That's such a shame. It is a heartwarming yet gut-wrenching love story that DESERVES to be read from start to finish. on the plus side, Tim Curry is a great narrator. Read the hardcover and pray Audible uses Tim Curry for an unabridged version in the future.

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ABRIDGED VERSION RUINS THE STORY

I love this story. The abridged audiobook ruins the story. It is not worth the $3 I paid for this. Skip it and buy the paperback.

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I wish it was the full book but otherwise it was good love Tim curry

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Disappointed.

This book is amazing. However, this audiobook is just a good summary of the book. I am extremely disappointed.

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Butchered the book. Cut entirely too much out.

The narration was wonderful. Not the full book, the book was butchered. Too much cut

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