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Past Perfect: A Novel Hardcover – November 28, 2017

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The latest from Danielle Steel, Past Perfect is a spellbinding story of two families living a hundred years apart who come together in time in a startling moment, opening the door to rare friendship and major events in early-twentieth-century history.

Sybil and Blake Gregory have established a predictable, well-ordered Manhattan life—she as a cutting-edge design authority and museum consultant, he in high-tech investments—raising their teenagers Andrew and Caroline and six-year-old Charlie. But everything changes when Blake is offered a dream job he can’t resist as CEO of a start-up in San Francisco. He accepts it without consulting his wife and buys a magnificent, irresistibly underpriced historic Pacific Heights mansion as their new home.

The past and present suddenly collide for them in the elegant mansion filled with tender memories and haunting portraits when an earthquake shocks them the night they arrive. The original inhabitants appear for a few brief minutes. In the ensuing days, the Gregorys meet the large and lively family who lived there a century ago: distinguished Bertrand Butterfield and his gracious wife Gwyneth, their sons Josiah and little Magnus, daughters Bettina and Lucy, formidable Scottish matriarch Augusta and her eccentric brother Angus.

All long since dead. All very much alive in spirit—and visible to the Gregorys and no one else. The two families are delighted to share elegant dinners and warm friendship. They have much to teach each other, as the Gregorys watch the past unfold while living their own modern-day lives. Within these enchanted rooms, it is at once 1917 and a century later, where the Gregorys gratefully realize they have been given a perfect gift—beloved friends and the wisdom to shape their own future with grace from a fascinating past.

Past Perfect is Danielle Steel at her bewitching best, a novel for the ages.
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“Steel is one of the best!”
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“Few modern writers convey the pathos of family and material life with such heartfelt empathy.”
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“Steel pulls out all the emotional stops. . . . She delivers!”
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Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors, with over 650 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Fairytale, The Right Time, The Duchess, Against All Odds, Dangerous Games, The Mistress, The Award, Rushing Waters, 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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1101883979
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delacorte Press; First Edition (November 28, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781101883976
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1101883976
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.33 x 1.05 x 9.53 inches
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Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with nearly a billion copies of her novels sold. Her recent many international bestsellers include Against All Odds, The Duchess and The Right Time. 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; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Danielle divides her time between Paris and her home in northern California.

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Customers find the book engaging and heartwarming. They appreciate the imaginative concept and theme. However, some readers found the subject matter boring and difficult to follow. Opinions are mixed on the storyline, with some finding it interesting and engaging, while others felt it was far-fetched and unrealistic. There are also mixed views on the book style, with some finding it different from Danielle Steel's usual writing style, while others thought it was unusual and a bit far-fetched.

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336 customers mention "Readability"271 positive65 negative

Customers find the book interesting, enjoyable, and engaging. They appreciate the author's storytelling style and find the story upbeat. The characters and individual stories are described as memorable. Overall, readers consider it a great novel by a favorite writer.

"This book was wonderful. I enjoyed the characters in this story. I enjoyed how the story was weaved together. I would enjoy reading a part 2 sequel!" Read more

"...It was a nonstop page turner from start to finish and she could not put the book down. She loved the ending, calling it simply wonderful...." Read more

"...I, however, found this to be an engaging and heartwarming novel." Read more

"...mansion, and the family of ghosts that still live there is a very cute and original idea. However, there is nothing spectacular that happens in it...." Read more

24 customers mention "Imagination"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's imagination and concept. They find it heartwarming, with an interesting theme that celebrates life's greatest joys. The writing style is enjoyable and offers a nice escape from reality. Readers appreciate the love, fantasy, history, and human aspects of the story.

"...and the family of ghosts that still live there is a very cute and original idea. However, there is nothing spectacular that happens in it...." Read more

"Danielle Steel has a unique way of writing. It resonates with a lot of people, that is what made her so succesful...." Read more

"LOVED this story line. Such imagination. The scene, characters and individual stories they each shared left me wanting more...." Read more

"Always enjoy her novels, and this one is interesting as expected. Romance, heartache, happiness and adventure...." Read more

155 customers mention "Storyline"59 positive96 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline. Some found the family and history aspect engaging and enjoyed how the families came together. Others felt the concept was unrealistic, confusing, and too ghost-based.

"...However, there is nothing spectacular that happens in it...." Read more

"...She absolutely loved the interaction between the two families and the reactions of those surrounding them who couldn’t share in on the secret...." Read more

"...The book, which I read in two hours, was a waste of time and money but it was preferable to staring into space while I waited for my connecting..." Read more

"...However, I was a disappointed. I felt the plot was shallow and didn’t go into enough detail to have a clear vision of what the house looked like,..." Read more

20 customers mention "Book style"10 positive10 negative

Customers have different views on the book style. Some find it engaging and different from other Danielle Steel books, while others consider it unusual and unrealistic.

"It was a fun read. Different from her normal stuff. I really enjoyed it. Not a romance, just fun and light." Read more

"This was quite the departure for Danielle Steeles books, but I loved it just as the same. In fact I want more ..... please!!! 😁..." Read more

"This was a great book! It is very different than any other Danielle Steel book ( and I’ve read close to all of them.)...." Read more

"First book in a very long time that I did not enjoy from Dainelle Steel. Had tie make myself finish it. I would not recommend" Read more

19 customers mention "Character development"13 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development. Some find the characters interesting and lovable, while others feel they are not as well-developed as usual.

"This book was wonderful. I enjoyed the characters in this story. I enjoyed how the story was weaved together. I would enjoy reading a part 2 sequel!" Read more

"I liked how great the characters blended into a family so easily to become friends. I would recommend d this story to anyone...." Read more

"...The story line was too unbelievable and the characters were not as well developed as usual...." Read more

"...That said, the characters were fun and interesting, and the story moved along...." Read more

36 customers mention "Enjoyment"0 positive36 negative

Customers find the book boring and lacking an engaging story plot. They find the subject matter unappealing, with little to keep them reading. Some readers feel the reading material is poor and a waste of time.

"...However, there is nothing spectacular that happens in it...." Read more

"...The writing style is unique to Danielle Steele. Run-on sentences, repetition, inconsistencies and minutiae that do not advance the story - only..." Read more

"I could not complete reading the novel. It is nether fiction nor true story...." Read more

"...It isn't. Kind of dull actually. I kept waiting for something more to happen...." Read more

15 customers mention "Difficulty to follow"0 positive15 negative

Customers find the book confusing and hard to follow. They say it's odd, unrealistic, and lacks logic. However, some readers find it engaging and hard to put down.

"...A very strange story. It moved along, but the concept was confusing...." Read more

"...In 21st century you go back to the past to live with the present, It has no logic. Sorry to say that , but that is my view about it" Read more

"...Very far fetched and sometimes confusing . Just "odd". He last couple books just seem to be missing something and very hard to get wrapped up in ...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024
    This book was wonderful. I enjoyed the characters in this story. I enjoyed how the story was weaved together. I would enjoy reading a part 2 sequel!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
    I purchased this book for my elderly mother who is a huge Danielle Steel fan. We both had initial doubts because it appeared to be a supernatural story and she’s not interested in horror or anything creepy. This story is supernatural in a family friendly Disney type way rather than a creepy or scary way. She absolutely loved the interaction between the two families and the reactions of those surrounding them who couldn’t share in on the secret. It was a nonstop page turner from start to finish and she could not put the book down. She loved the ending, calling it simply wonderful. To hear the enthusiasm and happiness in her voice as she described her enjoyment reading the book, I could tell she really enjoyed it a lot. That’s all that matters. When she’s happy, I’m happy.
    22 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
    I liked how great the characters blended into a family so easily to become friends.
    I would recommend d this story to anyone.
    I really enjoy danielle steels books.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
    I like it!
    I think you may too. Families from 1917 and 2017 somehow meet and become friends after the younger clan purchases the elder's home in San Francisco. The house had been cherished by its original owners. After the new ones obtain and reposition much of the 19th century fittings and furniture, the spirits appear and new friendships span a century.
    Though this is a love story, it involves the love of family and friends in addition to romance. Anyone merely in the mood for 'mush' may be disappointed.
    I, however, found this to be an engaging and heartwarming novel.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018
    Danielle Steel is a wonderful, creative writer for sure. I've been reading her books for years and wouldn't miss one. This book, about a family that buys a old, historical mansion, and the family of ghosts that still live there is a very cute and original idea. However, there is nothing spectacular that happens in it. It doesn't ever keep you from wanting to put it down, nor is it in any way exciting or eventful. And that's the problem. I actually did put it down and wasn't going to finish it! But I did finish it and I'm a little ticked off that I paid so much for this hardcover! My advice: don't buy it. Borrow it or wait for the paperback if you really want to read it.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
    It was one of her best books that she has ever written! It kept me guessing and I would recommend it to anyone that has an imagination!!
    After we read it, the book just got up off the shelf on it’s own two feet and left our shelf and we haven’t seen it since!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018
    I have been collecting DS books for as long as I can remember and I can say that this book without a shadow of a doubt is now in my top 5 favorites of hers of all time!! As someone who believes in the paranormal and who has the gifts to see, feel, understand spirit, this book was an exciting fictional story about how awesome it would be to live in a home that size with a family from 100 years ago that are both residual and very intelligent entities. Just as the parapsychologist said, it is quite rare to have an actual full family stay behind in any one place in real life. I applaud DS for writing a book that spoke of spirit in a beautiful and benevolent way even if she herself is still a skeptic. I truly hope ppl read this book and see its wonder and effervescence for what it is. Never hurts to have an open mind, heart, and soul. There’s much to learn from the spirit world. After all, that’s our actual home. A+++
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2017
    Each time I pick up a Danielle Steele book, usually to be read while passing time in an airport, I ask myself why I waste my money. This book hit a new low.

    Sybil and Blake Gregory, with their three children, live in a four bedroom Tribeca apartment. When Blake is offered the job of a lifetime at a San Francisco startup, he convinces Sybil to uproot the family and quickly move to the west coast for at least two years.

    While searching for an appropriate four bedroom rental, he happens upon a 22,000 square foot boarded up mansion on one acre of land in Pacific Heights. For reasons that make sense only to Danielle Steele, the bank that owns the house sells it to Blake for a song.

    Blake is unaware that the mansion is occupied by the ghosts of the entire Butterfield family, who are “living” 100 years prior. The two families become fast friends, dining in splendor most nights. Everyone, including two college aged children, dons formal dress for dinner, which magically appears on the formal banquet table.

    As time passes, past and present intersect. The Gregory family adapts to the lifestyle of the 1917 rich and famous, while members of the Butterfield clan become computer literate.

    The couple hired to keep house wonder if they have entered the twilight zone because they hear the Gregorys constantly talking to themselves. I am in some sort of zone myself. Do the housekeepers see the formal dining table with its elaborate place settings for a large party almost nightly? Who cooks the multi-course spreads?

    More perplexing to me than the ghosts are more practical matters, such as the math. One acre of prime land in San Francisco - priceless. A vacant 22,000 foot mansion that needs only a coat of paint and updated upholstery fabrics - highly improbable. Buying kitchen appliances and utensils at IKEA - bizarre. People who own a large Tribeca apartment and a San Francisco mansion would be more inclined to shop for a Subzero and Wolff at a luxury appliance store and buy kitchen and dining supplies at Williams Sonoma.

    And imagine convincing college kids to dress in tuxedos and gowns for dinner, much less putting a harried husband in tails! Yes, books are intended to entertain, but Danielle Steele expected this reader to suspend all credulity.

    The writing style is unique to Danielle Steele. Run-on sentences, repetition, inconsistencies and minutiae that do not advance the story - only Danielle Steele gets away with such shoddy writing.

    The book, which I read in two hours, was a waste of time and money but it was preferable to staring into space while I waited for my connecting flight.
    31 people found this helpful
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  • Julia
    5.0 out of 5 stars I can’t believe this story
    Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2024
    I couldn’t put the novel
    Down
  • MISS S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2024
    Ms Steele does it again. Who would have thought of writing a story that spans centuries and is current. A good read.
  • João Leme Filho
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entrega caprichada
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 8, 2020
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  • Mary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Macht Spaß
    Reviewed in Germany on October 23, 2020
    Wie immer bei D.S. ist man von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite dabei.
    Ich lese immer die englischen Ausgaben, die leicht verständlich sind und somit auf
    angenehme Weise mein Englisch trainieren.
  • Andrea
    1.0 out of 5 stars Truffa
    Reviewed in Italy on August 26, 2020
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