The Cottage
Danielle Steel
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The Cottage
Published
2002
Publisher
Bantam Press
Pages
326
Description
A compelling story of fame and friendship, charmed lives and private struggles.On a sunny day in Hollywood, a gleaming Rolls-Royce convertible pulls through the gates of the magnificent estate known as The Cottage. The man behind the wheel is Hollywood's ageless wonder, Cooper Winslow, a star of the silver screen for decades, a man whose allure to women is the stuff of legend. But today Coop Winslow is in for a surprise – he's broke. With no major roles coming his way, Coop is faced with the heartbreaking prospect of selling his beloved home.His new tenants, Mark Friedman and Jimmy O'Connor, have problems of their own. Mark's wife of sixteen years just walked out, and Jimmy recently lost his own wife to a devastating illness. But then Mark's teenage son and daughter move in – and everything changes. Music blasts from every corner, young starlets stream in and out, a scandal erupts and, unexpectedly, three men who never met are becoming friends... Then The Cottage welcomes a new houseguest with a secret of her own, who will change Coop's life in unexpected ways.Amid a glittering backdrop of celebrity and glamour, Danielle Steel digs deeper to tell a story of friendship and love, tragedy and second chances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Cottage?
This edition of The Cottage has approximately 326 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Cottage?
For most readers, The Cottage typically takes between 6h 48m and 4h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 81,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 81,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Cottage?
The estimated word count for The Cottage is approximately 81,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Cottage?
The Cottage was written by Danielle Steel.
When was The Cottage published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.