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New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel presents *The Ball at Versailles*, a captivating novel following four American debutantes as they attend a prestigious Parisian event that will shape their futures.

In the summer of 1959, the grand Palace of Versailles is set to host an extraordinary dusk-to-dawn ball, where select American and French debutantes will be introduced to international society and royalty. For four young women, this invitation offers the opportunity of a lifetime—though each has her own reasons for attending.

Amelia Alexander dreams of becoming a lawyer and initially hesitates to take part in what she views as an outdated tradition. However, her resilient widowed mother, Jane, who has worked hard and sacrificed much, encourages her to go, hoping Amelia will find the happiness she deserves.

Felicity Smith also feels uncertain. Though she comes from a well-known Dallas family, she prefers to keep to herself, avoiding her domineering older sister. Accepting the invitation might finally allow Felicity to step out of her sister’s shadow and rewrite her future.

For Caroline Taylor, the daughter of Hollywood royalty, the ball is an irresistible chance to shine. But just before she leaves for France, an unexpected heartbreak threatens to overshadow the glamour of the evening.

Samantha Walker, an art history major, is eager for the adventure but carries the weight of a past tragedy that still lingers, both emotionally and physically. With an overprotective father watching over her, she wonders if she can truly embrace this new experience.

As they arrive in Paris, these four young women will find that one extraordinary night has the power to change everything. In *The Ball at Versailles*, Danielle Steel invites readers into a world of elegance, ambition, and transformation.