A Mind of Her Own
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A Mind of Her Own
A Mind of Her Own
A Mind of Her Own is a powerful historical drama about one young woman’s fight to chart her own destiny, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.
A Mind of Her Own is a powerful historical drama about a young woman’s fight to chart her own destiny, challenging norms for women of the time, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.
Born in Paris in 1900, at the dawn of a new century, Alexandra Bouvier was raised believing that, with hard work and dedication, she can achieve anything. But when World War One erupts across Europe, coupled with the fast-spreading Spanish flu, Alex’s world is upended. By the age of eighteen, she has already suffered unimaginable losses.
Bravely setting sail for a new life in America, Alex is taken in by her last living relative, her grandfather. He owns a small but respected Illinois newspaper and agrees with her modern ideas, despite the restrictions imposed on women of the time.
With his support, Alex attends university and her journalistic talent secures her an internship with a New York newspaper, where she meets crime reporter Oliver Foster. The two are drawn to each other, though both fear any attachment. Alex is determined to remain true to her ambitions.
By doing so, Alex is not only following her dreams, but also changing history for other women of her day – and all those who will come after her.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529085921
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 January 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors, with a billion copies of her novels sold to date. Her international bestsellers include Joy, Resurrection and Only the Brave. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children’s books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Danielle divides her time between Paris and her home in northern California.
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