Danielle Steel

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Also Known As	Danielle Fernande Schuelein-Steel
Born	August 14, 1947 (age 77) • New York City • New York
Notable Works	“Beauchamp Hall” • “His Bright Light” • “Invisible” • “Lost and Found” • “Resurrection” • “The Apartment”

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