Beautiful

Number One New York Times Best Seller In this brilliant book by Danielle Steel, a well-known supermodel's life is ripped apart in an instant, sending her on an unexpected voyage of exploration.

A star is Veronique Vincent. She is now one of the most sought-after models in the industry, appearing on magazine covers and the catwalks of haute couture fashion shows all over the world at the age of twenty-two. Veronique is the epitome of professionalism, but she doesn't really desire the lavish lifestyle that comes with modeling. She is the adored daughter of a dedicated single mother who has never been one to go to fancy events; instead, she has always chosen to spend time with her loving partner or at home. Veronique is happy to get away from the chaos of her hectic schedule for a little vacation before a Vogue cover shoot in Tokyo and after Paris Fashion Week. Then, without warning, a horrific explosion occurs at Brussels' Zaventem Airport, permanently altering her life.The globe is on edge due to the brutal terrorist strike. The news that the two people Veronique loved the most had died in the explosion has left her hospitalized and alone. She is also forced to face the unpleasant truth that she has suffered serious injuries, permanently changing the way others see her. The industry that once admired her now thinks she's vanished from the face of the earth as she retreats into isolation. In actuality, she is having a difficult time regaining her identity after losing everything and figuring out what really important in life. However, long-kept truths are revealed in her mother's will, along with a letter Veronique never knew existed, opening her eyes to a world she never even knew existed.Veronique establishes both new and old relationships as she starts to see the light shining through the darkness she has come to inhabit. She finds serenity in helping others and redefines beauty for herself. Danielle Steel tells the inspiring tale of a lady who overcame adversity to live a life greater than she ever could have dreamed.