The High Notes

Written by Danielle Steel

Narrated by Dan John Miller

In this heartfelt novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a young woman with an unforgettable voice fights for the freedom to pursue her dreams.

Iris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. At twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience. In the ensuing years, never staying anywhere for long, they move from one dusty town to the next, her passion for music growing every time she takes the mike in another roadhouse.

But it is not an easy life with her father in charge and using her income to pay for gambling, women, and booze. When she signs on to tour at age eighteen, she resolves to take on a real manager. Yet he exploits her too, and the singers and musicians she tours with are really the only family she has. It is they who give Iris the courage to finally fly free, leave the tour, and follow her dreams.

After years of enduring the hardships of the road, exploitation, and abuse to do what she loves, her big chance comes as her talent soars. But at the top at last, Iris still has to fight every step of the way. In The High Notes, Danielle Steel delivers an inspiring story about finding the strength to stand up for yourself, and your dreams, no matter what it takes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Oct 11, 2022
• ISBN: 9781980032861

Danielle Steel

Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with over 650 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Property of a Noblewoman, Blue, Precious Gifts, Undercover, Country, Prodigal Son, Pegasus, A Perfect Life, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.

Reviews for The High Notes

[marciablnc · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A great story about hidden evils in the music business. This one had a happy ending unlike many in reality.

[Marianne McKenney · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyed this book and I give it a 10 !

[Brittany W · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A great story, however told in a she did this, he said that, then this happened and that happened kind of simplicity. I would have loved more details… the emotions and sounds and smells that contribute to turning words into pictures in the readers mind were lacking.

[kris_anderson-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The High Notes by Danielle Steel is about Iris Cooper who was gifted with a magical voice. Her father decided to cash in on his daughter’s talent. Iris was twelve when her father got her a job in a local bar. He kept them moving all through Iris’s childhood with her spending her evenings and weekends singing for their supper. When Iris was seventeen, father dearest signed her up with a slimy promotor to tour for five years. It was a grueling five years. Unable to find work after the tours, Iris signed up with a different promoter for another five years. This man liked to surprise his singers at concerts and degrade them. When the slime ball slapped a singer, Iris had enough. Iris changed the color of her and disappeared. She was fortunate to encounter a good band in Jackson’s Hole, Wyoming. Boy, a member of the band, and Iris became friends. When the band breaks up, Iris and Boy head to New York. Iris had been given the phone number of an agent who could make her a star. Clay signs Iris and Boy. Their careers are soon on the rise. A tragic event has Iris making a few changes to her life. The High Notes is what I call a rags-to-riches story. I like Danielle Steel’s writing style. It is casual and friendly. The story moved along at a steady pace. I liked Iris Cooper. She had a terrible childhood, but it never affected her outlook. Iris is a kind person with a magnificent voice. Iris had a rough road to hoe, and she deserved something good to happen to her. There was plenty going on this book. I found myself quickly drawn into the story. It is a book that can be finished in a couple of hours. It is the perfect book to read before a cozy fire or while lounging on the beach. I just loved the description of Rosebud. She is a cutie. There is some foul language as well as some graphic violence. Key backstory details are repeated frequently. The High Notes has hope, disappointment, perseverance, friendship, and love. The High Notes is a touching tale with barroom ballads, truck tunes, taxing tours, punishing promoters, a big break, an impressive impresario, a moving melody, and a special surprise.