Gaelle de Barbet is 16 years old in 1940 when the German army occupies France. In a matter of months, her father and brother are killed, and her closest friend, Rebekah Feldmann, is sent to a detention camp. Taking terrifying risks, Gaelle becomes a member of the Resistance, fearlessly delivering Jewish children to safety underneath the eyes of the Gestapo and their French collaborators. Conducted in secret, her missions for the Resistance will mark her for years. But when the war draws to a close, she is falsely accused of collaboration, and flees to Paris in disgrace. There, she begins a new life that eventually takes her to New York, from a career as a Dior model to marriage and motherhood, unbearable loss, and mature, lasting love.

Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel is a bestselling author known for her emotionally driven novels about love, family, and resilience. Born on August 14, 1947, in New York City, she has published over 190 books, with more than 800 million copies sold worldwide. Her works have been translated into 43 languages, with many adapted for television. Renowned for her prolific writing, Steel continues to captivate readers globally with her timeless stories.