<p><b><H2>THE WORLD''S FAVOURITE AUTHOR</H2><br><H2>ONE BILLION COPIES SOLD</H2></b><br><br><b>The ring sealed their fate for ever . . .</b><br><br>In the turbulent days of Germany in the thirties, Kassandra von Gotthard met the man who would change her life: Dolff Sterne. She was the beautiful wife of a wealthy Berlin banker. He was a famous Jewish writer. Together they shared a love that happens only once in a lifetime. But theirs was a love fated to end in tragedy.<br><br>The terrible day came when Dolff was wrenched from Kassandra''s arms by Nazi soldiers - leaving her heartbroken and humiliated. And Kassandra decided that her life was no longer worth living. All that she leaves for her descendents is her memory of pain and a diamond signet ring. A ring that will carry the destiny of the von Gotthards to new lives and new loves.<br><br><b>An epic and romantic tale from one of the best-loved writers of all time. Perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi, Lucinda Riley and Maeve Binchy</b><