Malveillance

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In her 37th bestselling novel, Danielle Steel tells the compelling story of a woman grappling with a devastating betrayal and deep-seated malice. At seventeen, on the night of her mother's funeral, Grace Adams faces a brutal attack. This is not her first encounter with violence, and to everyone's dismay, she remains silent about the truth. Haunted by unspeakable secrets and profound wounds, Grace is a striking beauty who attracts unwanted attention from men. As she navigates the aftermath of her trauma, she must confront the consequences of others' sins. From the depths of an Illinois women's prison to a Chicago modeling agency and a challenging career in New York, Grace carries her painful past with her. In her journey toward healing, she connects with battered women and children who endure similar nightmares. When she meets Charles Mackenzie, a compassionate New York lawyer, she finds someone who seeks to help her heal and offers the family she longs for. However, as happiness comes within reach, Grace faces threats from a vicious tabloid press and an enemy from her past, endangering everything she holds dear. With rare insight, Steel portrays Grace's struggle to overcome betrayal and transform her pain into a source of strength for others, revealing the harsh realities of domestic abuse alongside the healing power of love.