The Wedding
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| Author | Danielle Steele |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Romantic, Novel |
| Publisher | Random House |
| Released | April 2000 |
| Media Type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-440-23685-1 (paperback edition) |
The Wedding is a romance novel written by American writer Danielle Steele and published in April of 2000. Set in Los Angeles, against a star-studded backdrop, it follows a busy career woman as she meets the man of her dreams, falls in love and plans her wedding.
[edit] Plot summary
Allegra Steinberg, daughter of movie producer Simon Steinberg and television writer Blaire Scott, is a successful entertainment lawyer who seems to have the perfect life. She has a satisfying career and is surrounded by people she loves, including her boyfriend, Brandon, her sister Samantha, an aspiring model, and her best friend, Alan Carr, a Hollywood heartthrob.
While on a business trip in New York, she meets writer Jeff Hamiliton, and although there is chemistry between the pair, Allegra does not pursue the attraction. However, after she discovers that Brandon has been cheating on her, she meets up with Jeff, and before long, the couple are engaged and planning a wedding at her parents Bel Air home.
As their September ceremony looms, Allegra finds herself face with many business, romantic and personal problems, including a pregnancy in the family, the death of a client and the return of her father. The wedding becomes a chance for forgiveness, hope and reconciliation - if it manages to go ahead!
[edit] Characters in "The Wedding"
- Simon Steinberg – Allegra's step-father, although she sees him as her real father. Perhaps due to a mid-life crisis, Simon risks his marriage by having an affair with his secretary, Elizabeth.
- Blaire Scott – Allegra's mother. Despite being an award-winning writer, Blaire has lost confidence in herself, especially after her television show is cancelled and she discovers Simon's affair.
- Scott Steinberg – Allegra's brother, a 23 year old pre-med student.
- Samantha Steinberg – Allegra's sister, a 17 year old student and part time model. When Samantha falls pregnant to a fashion photographer, she is set to give her child up for adoption, but with the support of Jimmy, a friend from school, decides to keep it. She and Jimmy marry secretly.
- Alan Carr – Allegra's best friend. Although he seems to have feelings for Allegra at the beginning of the novel, he later falls for and marries...
- Carmen Connors – a singer-turned-actress, and one of Allegra's clients.
