The Cast

About this book

#1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel follows a talented and creative woman as she launches her first television series helping to recruit an unforgettable cast that will bring a dramatic family saga to the screen. Kait Whittier has built her magazine column into a hugely respected read followed by fans across the country. She loves her work and adores her grown children treasuring the time they spend together. But after two marriages she prefers to avoid the complications and uncertainties of a new love. Then after a chance meeting with Zack Winter a television producer visiting Manhattan from Los Angeles everything changes. Inspired by the true story of her own indomitable grandmother Kait creates the storyline for a TV series. And when she shares her work with Zack he is impressed and decides to make this his next big budget project. Within weeks Kait is plunged into a colorful world of actors and industry pros who will bring her vision to life. A cool competent director. An eccentric young screenwriter. A world-famous actress coping with private tragedy. A reclusive grand dame from Hollywoods Golden Age. A sizzling starlet whose ego outstrips her abilities. L.A.s latest "bad boy" actor whose affairs are setting L.A. on fire. An unknown ingenue with outsize talent. And a rugged legendary leading man. As secrets are shared the cast becomes a second family for Kait. But in the midst of a charmed year she is suddenly forced to confront the greatest challenge a mother could ever know. The strength of women-between generations and among friends colleagues and family-takes center stage in this irresistible novel as all-too-real people find the courage to persevere in lifes drama of heartbreak and joy.