Ariana

by Edward Stewart

Ariana Kavalaris — raven-haired, fiery-tempered, and beautiful — has the voice, the charisma, and the ambition to become a star. Now she had her chance to be the greatest diva of all time, mesmerizing audiences at the Met and La Scala. But it meant letting nothing get in the way of her dream. . .especially her heart. Mark Rutherford came from Dutchess County mansions and old money, and he was studying for the ministry. Yet the affair between him and Ariana was so hot that he was ready to abandon his vocation and his past to love her at any cost. The Greek, Nikos Stratiotis, had risen from hoodlum to one of the world's richest men by going after what he wanted. Now handsome, sophisticated, and powerful, he wanted Ariana. And with his wealth he could make her a legend. Once again Edward Stewart, best-selling author of Privileged Lives and Deadly Rich, brings us into the glamorous world of the super-rich and super-talented... where one woman, driven by dreams of fame and immorality, must pay the ultimate price for her desire...

Genres: Fiction

Paperback

First published February 1, 1985

About the author

Edward Stewart grew up in New York City and Cuba. His first novel, Orpheus on Top, was published in 1966. He wrote thirteen more novels, including the bestselling Vince Cardozo thrillers Privileged Lives, Jury Double, Mortal Grace, and Deadly Rich. He died in Manhattan at the age of 58.

Reviews

[First Lady Of Rainbow Land · Rating 4 out of 5]

Edward Stewart would be a magnificent opera critic, is all I have to say. This book is so full with notes on opera that at some point I thought he must've lived his entire life there.
I liked Ariana's and Mark's storyline and I adored the way it intertwined with Ames' and Vanessa's. And the whole mysticism about second chances was really enjoyable.

[Tfalcone · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book before many years ago and loved it then. I still love it, it's a tragic romance and good summer read.

[briah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't like this as much as i liked ballerina but it's still one soapy novel which I liked. The first half was better than the second but it all came together well in the end.