This novel started in Nazi Germany in 1938 and ended in modern-day America with a couple of stops in England in between. It provided an authentic picture of the times, and the story of the Lippizaner horses was especially informative and moving. The last few chapters covered a large time span as the author tried to tie up all the loose ends, and some of our members felt that the ending was too contrived. Others, however, appreciated learning what had happened to the characters who had touched their hearts.

Our members felt that this book was not up to Danielle Steele's standards and was poorly written