An abandoned safe deposit box in a New York City bank is opened to reveal a bundle of old letters, photographs and priceless jewellery. Court clerk Jane Willoughby is charged with discovering more about the mystery of the box's owner, the late Marguerite Wallace Pearson di San Pignelli. Why did she never claim these most precious possessions?
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel comes a heartwarming and inspirational novel about a mother and daughter navigating the complexities of celebrity and personal tragedy while striving to maintain the facade of a perfect life. Blaise McCarthy, a powerful and graceful television news icon, is known for her intelligence and ability to tackle tough issues with courage. As a single mother, she meticulously manages her career and public persona, appearing to have it all. However, beneath the surface lies a hidden struggle: her teenage daughter, Salima, blinded by Type 1 diabetes, has been in a boarding school for years. When a tragedy leads to the school's closure, Salima returns home, bringing new challenges that Blaise feels unprepared to face. A new caretaker, Simon Ward, enters their lives, questioning their perceptions of themselves and each other. He encourages Salima to embrace her potential, forging a bond among the three. As Blaise's career is threatened by a rising young anchorwoman, her carefully constructed world begins to unravel. For the first time, Blaise confronts the reality of her life, leading to transformative revelations. This unforgettable tale explores the emotional truths that emerge when facades fall away, prompting characters to redefine their lives in profound ways.
Mientras la guerra arrasa en el verano de 1943, causando destrucción masiva y miedo generalizado, el Rey y la Reina deciden enviar discretamente a su hija menor, la Princesa Charlotte, a vivir con una noble familia de confianza en el campo. A pesar de su naturaleza ardiente y decidida, la frágil salud de la princesa representa un riesgo demasiado grande para que permanezca en una Londres devastada por la guerra. Tercera en la línea de sucesión al trono, Charlotte, de diecisiete años, utiliza un alias al llegar a Yorkshire, siendo sus dos guardianes los únicos que conocen su verdadera identidad. Con el tiempo, se adapta a una vida alejada del foco de atención, haciendo amistad con una joven evacuada y entrenando con su querido caballo. Pero nadie prevé que en los meses siguientes se enamorará profundamente del hijo de sus protectores. Lejos de sus padres, un giro trágico deja a un bebé huérfano. Ese niño será criado en las circunstancias más humildes por un modesto encargado de establos y su esposa. Nadie, ni siquiera ella, conoce su linaje. Pero cuando un montón de cartas ocultas sale a la luz, un secreto guardado durante casi dos décadas finalmente emerge, y una princesa perdida reaparece.