Perfidia

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In her 37th bestselling novel, Danielle Steel tells the compelling story of Grace Adams, a woman grappling with the aftermath of a shattering betrayal and deep-seated malice. At seventeen, on the night of her mother's funeral, Grace suffers a brutal attack, a horrific event she cannot bring herself to reveal. Haunted by secrets and past traumas, she struggles to navigate a life marked by victimization and the scars of her experiences. Despite her beauty attracting unwanted attention, Grace must confront the consequences of others' sins. Her journey takes her from an Illinois women's prison to a Chicago modeling agency and then to a challenging career in New York, where she carries the weight of her past. In her quest for healing, she reaches out to battered women and children, drawing from her own painful experiences. When she meets Charles Mackenzie, a compassionate New York lawyer, Grace finds a man who seeks to help her heal and create the family she longs for. However, just as happiness seems within reach, she faces threats from a relentless tabloid press and a vengeful enemy from her past. With rare insight, Steel portrays Grace's struggle to overcome malice and betrayal, transforming her pain into a source of strength for others. The novel reveals the stark reality of domestic abuse and the healing power of love, making it a profound exploration of resilience and hope.