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Prodigal Son: A Novel

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Danielle Steel
Read by:
Mel Foster
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Ratings
Book
121
Narrator
34
Release Date
February 24, 2015
Duration
7 hours 7 minutes
Summary
Twin boys grow up in the same family, in the same town. Dramatically different, they become bitter enemies, even as children: one good, one bad. One leaves his peaceful hometown, but when all else fails, the prodigal son returns, twenty years later. The reunion of brothers, sweet and healing at first, exposes shattering revelations of good and evil. #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel tells a brilliant, suspenseful story of suspicion, betrayal, and a life-and-death struggle for survival. Which twin is good and which is evil, as the tables turn again and again?

PRODIGAL SON

In a matter of days, Peter McDowell loses everything he has worked so hard for—his wealth, his property, his livelihood as a star investment banker. And then it gets worse. The stock market crash not only plunges Peter into joblessness, it causes a rift in his marriage that he cannot repair. Stripped of everything, he has only one place to retreat: a lakeside cottage he inherited from his parents, who left most of their modest estate to Peter’s twin. With no other choice, the prodigal son goes home.

A beloved small-town doctor, a devoted family man, and a pillar of his community, Michael McDowell serves others without regard to personal gain. Only Peter knows how Michael manipulated their parents when the boys were young, ultimately driving Peter away. At first, he dreads seeing Michael again. But, to his surprise, their reunion is tender and real. Only later, as Peter mulls over his late mother’s journals, does the truth begin to emerge, as realization and panic set in. Who is his twin? Is the façade real, or does something terrifying lie beneath? Imagination or a reality too terrifying to believe?

In a race for time, Peter throws caution to the winds to find the truth. What he discovers will change their lives, the lives of their children, and an entire town forever.

Powerful, poignant, and filled with complex and layered characters, Prodigal Son is a riveting novel of secrets, salvation, and redemption from master storyteller Danielle Steel.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

Pretty predictable and boring story line. I knew exactly where it was going early on. Kind of surprised this book has the ratings it does.

Profile Avatar Jacklyn V. Jun 2025

A very interesting book ! Liked the ending

Profile Avatar Patty I May 2025

I really enjoyed this listen. I hvnt listened to a Steel book in years. Glad I picked this one. Loved the ending!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2025

Fun and light hearted

Profile Avatar Nikwill1 Aug 2024

Really enjoyed this book! Liked the entire story! Definitely worth a read/ listen!

Profile Avatar Miss Biggun Aug 2024

I really enjoyed this book although I felt the ending was somewhat rushed

Profile Avatar Ruthie Jul 2024

Predictable and boring. I had a hard time with the narrator, not much inflection in his voice. I thought I would give a Danielle Steele book a chance, they are all the same…..I loved them as a teenager and they have not changed, my adult self was very disappointed.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

Great story. Awesome narrator

Profile Avatar Laliloulou Jun 2024

Good fast read

Profile Avatar Lhunny Jun 2024

It was an ok story, I found it dragged on

Prodigal Son: A Novel

Prodigal Son: A Novel

Author: Danielle Steel
Read by: Mel Foster
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