Past Perfect: A Novel Kindle Edition By Danielle Steel
In "Past Perfect," a mesmerizing New York Times bestseller by Danielle Steel, the lives of two families intertwine across a century, creating a spellbinding tale. Sybil and Blake Gregory, leading a well-ordered Manhattan life, experience a seismic shift when Blake accepts a dream job in San Francisco without consulting Sybil. The family relocates to a historic Pacific Heights mansion, setting the stage for an unexpected collision of past and present during an earthquake.
The Gregorys find themselves sharing their new home with the spirits of the Butterfield family, who lived there a century ago. Through tender memories and haunting portraits, the two families bridge the gap between 1917 and the modern day. Danielle Steel weaves a narrative where the past comes alive, offering the Gregorys a rare gift—friendship and wisdom from a bygone era.
As the two families coexist, they share elegant dinners and warm camaraderie, learning valuable lessons from each other. The novel explores the juxtaposition of the early-twentieth-century history with contemporary lives, revealing the timeless aspects of human experience.
"Past Perfect" is hailed as Danielle Steel at her bewitching best, crafting a story for the ages that celebrates the enduring power of friendship and the wisdom gained from the echoes of the past. 📚❤️