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Mistral's Daughter

Judith Krantz
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Mistral's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1984

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Judith Krantz

Mistral's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1984
Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Paris, France • 1920s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

1984

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mistral's Daughter by Judith Krantz follows the lives of people involved in the glamorous and turbulent world of art and fashion. The story spans several decades, capturing the intertwined destinies of characters who navigate love, ambition, and personal growth against a backdrop of artistic creativity and the allure of the fashion industry.

Romantic

Emotional

Adventurous

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

7,533 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mistral's Daughter enchants with its opulent settings and rich storytelling, immersing readers in the fashion and art worlds. Krantz's characters are vividly drawn, offering a glamorous escape. However, some criticize its predictability and melodrama. Despite this, the novel's charm and engaging plot secure its status as a beloved classic in its genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mistral's Daughter?

A reader who enjoys sweeping sagas and glamorous settings would enjoy Mistral's Daughter by Judith Krantz. Fans of romance, art, and drama similar to those in Sidney Sheldon's Master of the Game or Jackie Collins's Hollywood Wives would be captivated by this multi-generational tale.

4.3

7,533 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Paris, France • 1920s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

1984

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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