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In "The Mistress," Danielle Steel weaves the intertwined lives of a Russian mistress of a powerful oligarch and a young French painter who falls for her. Set across Paris, London, and the South of France, the novel follows the mistress’s journey toward independence and self‑definition as she learns to rely on her own abilities and the support of her friend—an artist and the daughter of a celebrated painter. A lush, contemporary romance balancing intrigue and drama, the book explores themes of love, autonomy, and the complexities of high‑society relationships.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Danielle Steel
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