Pegasus

A Novel

By: Danielle Steel

Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner

#1 New York Times best-selling author Danielle Steel delivers one of her strongest books to date with this trans-generational narrative that draws inspiration from her own family history. Opening on the cusp of World War II and following an aristocratic German family who seeks refuge in America-with their magnificent Lipizzaner horses-this rich historical novel speaks to the transformative power of love and family.

Late 1930's Germany: Best friends Alex von Hemmerle and Nicolas von Bingen, titled childhood friends with neighboring estates, are witnessing the rise of Nazism when Nick's father reveals the long-buried secret of his son's partial Jewish ancestry. Warned by highly placed friends to flee, the only treasures Nick and his sons can take are two dazzling Lipizzaner horses, gifts from Alex. These powerful and majestic creatures become their ticket to a new life waiting across the ocean-one in which a job has been promised to Nick with the famous Ringling Brothers Circus. While Alex and his daughter face escalating danger in war torn Europe, Nick struggles to adjust to life in the circus…until a graceful young high wire walker manages to steal his heart.

Spanning multiple generations and continents, this is a rich, involving story of transformation, perseverance, fate, love, and loss, tied together by two families who were never meant to stay apart and the magnificent stallion that will link them forever.

©2014 Danielle Steel (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Great performance, ok story.

This was not really the type of book I read. Overall it was good but as I'm not real fond of all the lovey dovey stuff so I personally couldn't rate it higher. Malcolm Hillgartner's performance was beautiful and the main story line was actually lovely, I just can't get over the rest.

Such a great story love ds book sad at parts but filed with happiness also

There was nothing I dislike great book, do not like your minimum words just wanted to rate a great book

Told from a distance.

The story was told you did not live it with the characters. I had heard so much about Danielle Steel so I was curious to hear it. It was mildly entertaining. You were never really in the characters heads. It was in the third person and you were told things you did not experience them with the characters. I was honestly disappointed. It really could have been great. It was a great concept.

Another great book set in WWII!

Another amazing book by Danielle Steel! I love all of her books that are set in WWII.

Beautiful story

Wonderful story about love, struggles and hope. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters through their struggles and triumps in life. loved the ending!!!