The Dark Side: A Novel, By: Danielle Steel

1 new york times bestseller - danielle steel tells a riveting story of the dark side of motherhood. Zoe morgan's childhood was marked by her younger sister's tragic illness, watching as her parents dedicated themselves completely to her final days and then divorced. As a young woman driven by these painful memories, zoe sets the bar high for herself, studying hard and pursuing a career in the nonprofit world, where her deep compassion for disadvantaged children finds a focus. When zoe falls in love and has her own child, she is determined to be a perfect mother as well. But before long, old scars long dormant begin to pull zoe to the edge of an abyss too terrifying to contemplate. As zoe is haunted by the ghosts of the past, her story will become a race against time and a tale of psychological suspense that no reader will soon forget. About Steel Danielle Danielle steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include lost and found, blessing in disguise, silent night, turning point, beauchamp hall, in his father's footsteps, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of his bright light, the story of her son nick traina's life and death; a gift of hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; pure joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children's books pretty minnie in paris and pretty minnie in hollywood.