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In this beguiling new novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of three very different people, each of whom, on the same day, reaches a crucial turning point in life—a rite both bittersweet and full of hope, a time to blow out the candles, say goodbye to the past, and make a wish for the... read more

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  • Valerie Wyatt: The go-to woman of all things home decorating. One of the main protagonists of the novels. April's mother.
  • April: Daughter of Valerie and Pat. A NY Chef living her dreams of owning a Restaurant in NYC. She turns 30 and must make some very critical decisions as she encounters new circumstances on her birthday
  • Mike Steinman: A food critic and friend of April.
  • Jack Adams: Famous Sportscaster. Works on the same station as Valerie Wyatt. Used to play in the NFL. He's in the NFL Hall of Fame.
  • Maddie: One of April's step sisters.
  • Ellen: April's Acupuncturist.
  • Marilyn: One of Valerie's assistants.
  • Jim: Add a description of this character.
  • Annie: One of April's step sisters.
  • Heather
  • Alan
  • Pat: April's father. Ex husband to Valerie. Now re-married with 2 daughters younger than April
  • Dawn: One of Valerie's assistants.
  • Alan Starr
  • Larry: Ellen's husband.
  • Greg
  • Jean-pierre: April's sommelier.
  • Norman
  • Sam
  • April Wyatt.: Valerie's daughter. The other protagonist of the novel. Owner of a successful restaurant in New York, April in New York. Determined, Strong willed woman.
  • Frank
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  1. Danielle Steel (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Delacourte Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: July 19, 2011
ISBN: 978-0-385-34030-4
Page Count: 352

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