The True Meaning of Love: A powerful story of surviving war and the love of community
Aug 2026 · Pan Macmillan
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The True Meaning of Love is a heartfelt story of love, war and the courage of women in times of hardship. From the billion-copy bestselling author, Danielle Steel.
As Russian troops amass on Ukraine’s borders and the city of Kyiv swiftly comes under attack, the lives of four very different women change in an instant.
Tatyanna, the orphaned young ballerina who dances with the famous ballet school is devastated when her boyfriend and best friend are killed. She must now decide whether to stay and fight, or flee to safety and join a Paris ballet.
Yulya, the young wife and mother whose happy, normal life is destroyed by wartime forcing her to leave her husband and elderly parents to flee to another country to keep her children safe.
Sasha, the dedicated doctor who risks all to selflessly stay and save lives regardless of politics.
And Oxana, the elderly grandmother, too old to leave and devoted to her husband, is determined to stay in their home and care for him while life disintegrates around them.
The impact of war on these women and the people they love, and how they face the challenge to keep safe comes down to the true meaning of love . . .
As Russian troops amass on Ukraine’s borders and the city of Kyiv swiftly comes under attack, the lives of four very different women change in an instant.
Tatyanna, the orphaned young ballerina who dances with the famous ballet school is devastated when her boyfriend and best friend are killed. She must now decide whether to stay and fight, or flee to safety and join a Paris ballet.
Yulya, the young wife and mother whose happy, normal life is destroyed by wartime forcing her to leave her husband and elderly parents to flee to another country to keep her children safe.
Sasha, the dedicated doctor who risks all to selflessly stay and save lives regardless of politics.
And Oxana, the elderly grandmother, too old to leave and devoted to her husband, is determined to stay in their home and care for him while life disintegrates around them.
The impact of war on these women and the people they love, and how they face the challenge to keep safe comes down to the true meaning of love . . .
The True Meaning of Love is a heartfelt story of love, war and the courage of women in times of hardship. From the billion-copy bestselling author, Danielle Steel.
As Russian troops amass on Ukraine’s borders and the city of Kyiv swiftly comes under attack, the lives of four very different women...
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Marion D
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August 20, 2026
love Danielle Steele books and this one was incredible. You watch the news on Ukraine but this brought to life the horrendous situation there and the horror of a totally unnecessary war started by yet another power mad dictator
Mapokane
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September 18, 2026
so heartbreaking and at the same time very interesting in the name of love
Romeo Krieger
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September 12, 2026
I think this is actually what I needed
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 The Portrait, For Richer For Poorer and A Mother's Love. 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.
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 The Portrait, For Richer For Poorer and A Mother's Love. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’...
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