Prodigal Son

One Family. Two Brothers. A Lifetime of Secrets.

In Prodigal Son, Danielle Steel explores the intricate bonds of family and the devastating power of betrayal. Twin brothers Peter and Michael McDowell were once inseparable, but life has taken them down very different paths. Peter, a once-successful Wall Street man, loses everything in a devastating scandal. With nowhere left to turn, he returns to the small hometown he left behind—and to a brother he hasn’t spoken to in years.

Redemption Isn’t Always Simple

Back in the quiet town of their childhood, old memories resurface. Michael, the respected local doctor, has built a life filled with stability and success—but beneath the surface lies a truth that could shatter everything. As secrets come to light, both brothers are forced to confront their past, their choices, and what family really means.

A Gripping Tale of Forgiveness and Truth

With emotional insight and unflinching honesty, Danielle Steel delivers a powerful story about second chances, the ties that never truly break, and the courage it takes to face the truth. Prodigal Son is a compelling novel of redemption, filled with heart and the quiet drama of everyday lives.