Suddenly, four sisters who have been fervently pursuing success and their own lives come together to share one New York brownstone, to support each other, and to pick up the pieces while one of them struggles to heal her shattered body and soul. But before the holiday is over, tragedy strikes and their world is utterly changed. One Fourth of July weekend, the four sisters come home to Connecticut for their family's annual gathering. In New York, oldest sister Sabrina, thirty-four, is an ambitious young lawyer, while Annie, at twenty-six, is an American in Florence, living for her art. Her sister Tammy, twenty-nine, has a job producing the most successful hit show on TV. Twenty-one-year-old Candy is blazing her way through Paris, New York, and Tokyo as fashion's latest international supermodel. but each of them will learn that to move forward and face their challenges, they must be true to themselves and come together to support one another.Four sisters, a Manhattan brownstone, and a tumultuous year of loss and courage are at the heart of Danielle Steel's new novel about a remarkable family, a stunning tragedy-and what happens when four very different young women come together under one very lively roof. The future of the family – and also their home – is now in question. And rebellious Annabelle has fallen in with a bad crowd. Benjie has personal challenges and requires additional support.

Twins Caroline and Charlie work all hours on their growing fashion brand, but have no time to enjoy life and discover who they really are. Gloria is a genius on Wall Street but lonely. Lyle is successful but has an unhappy marriage. In every family, each member has their own personal struggles. But on Connie and Peter’s annual skiing holiday in Europe, an avalanche hits their resort, resulting in tragedy. The children are now adults, but the house remains the heart of the family and somewhere they all love to return to, particularly in times of stress. Connie and Preston Whittier raised their six children in a once-grand Manhattan mansion.

The Whittiers is a heartwarming story about the importance of family, home and being true to yourself, from the world’s favourite author Danielle Steel.

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