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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Danielle Steel explores a catastrophe and its aftermath through characters connected by chance, sharing their vulnerabilities, regrets, and hopes. As Hurricane Ophelia approaches New York City, six individuals, along with their families and friends, are caught in the devastating flooding it brings. Ellen Wharton arrives from London, determined to see her spirited architect mother, Grace Madison, who refuses to evacuate her Tribeca apartment. They eventually navigate through chest-high water to reach safety. British investment banker Charles Williams, eager to reunite with his daughters living with his estranged ex-wife, encounters Ellen and Grace while searching through shelters. Meanwhile, ER doctor Juliette Dubois battles to save lives as her hospital's generators fail. NYU students Peter Holbrook and Ben Weiss, excited by the storm, choose to stay put in their crumbling building, contemplating whether to escape as danger looms. As chaos unfolds, lives and belongings are lost, revealing heroes among the chaos. The survivors must confront their futures, facing the damage and healing their scars. This poignant narrative illustrates that even in the darkest moments, courage and resilience can emerge, reminding us of nature's overwhelming power and the unexpected joys that can arise from adversity.