This is a blend of current bestsellers and strong mid-list titles, including well reviewed fiction and nonfiction, and international favorites. Aimed at pleasing a wide readership, the Core Series includes New York Times bestsellers, award-winning titles, and works by highly acclaimed authors. Pacific Cavalcade is the saga of an American family during the tumultuous years between Armistice Day, 1918, and the eve of World War II. Randi Lombard, a cool yet fiercely independent woman, transcends her humble beginnings and marries into one of San Francisco's most aristocratic families, becomes involved with one of Hollywood's greatest directors, and almost destroys her marriage. Rich in historical detail, this is the unforgettable saga of men and women struggling against the shifting tides of war and peace.