Danielle Steel

Danielle Fernande Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947 in New York City) is an American writer. Steel was an only child. Her parents divorced when she was young. She was looked after by relatives and family employees in Paris and New York City. She was a lonely child and read a lot of books and poetry.

Danielle Steel
BornDanielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel
(1947-08-14) August 14, 1947 (age 77)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationNovelist
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNew York University
Period1978-present
GenreRomance
Contemporary
Spouse
  • Claude-Eric Lazard (1965–1974; divorced)
  • Danny Zugelder (1975–1978; divorced)
  • William George Toth (1978–1981; divorced)
  • John Traina (1981–1998; divorced)
  • Thomas Perkins (1998–2002; divorced)
Children7 (including Nicholas Traina)

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Danielle Steel's House