Two identical twin sisters growing up in Manhatten's high society mature in very different ways as they enter a constantly changing society. From the women's liberation movement to World War I, the two girls grow from inseparable friends to adult women struggling to find their rightful place in the world.

Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with over 580 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Matters of the Heart, One Day at a Time, A Good Woman, Rogue, Honor Thyself, Amazing Grace, 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.