The Portrait

De: Danielle Steel

Narrado por: Michael Braun

A gifted portrait artist and a high-powered subject confront past wounds to embrace new love in this poignant novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.

Devon Darcy’s reputation precedes her. As a highly sought-after portrait artist, she seems to have the ability to peer into the souls of her subjects and then capture them on canvas. But the world doesn’t know about the devastating losses she has endured, first as an orphan, then as a far-too-young widow.

When entrepreneur Charles Mackenzie Taylor sees her at a New York gallery event, he is instantly haunted by her beauty and her talent. Having lost his mother when he was thirteen, and still living in the cold shadow of his late banker father’s disapproval, Charlie has given up on love. He’s resigned himself to a loveless marriage to avoid the inconvenience of divorce.

But Devon awakens something in him across that crowded gallery, and she is in turn intrigued by Charlie. He approaches her to paint his portrait, and while her schedule is booked for many months before she can accommodate him, with the electricity between them palpable.

When they encounter each other over the summer in the Hamptons, their connection deepens as they each release years of pent-up emotions and unfulfilled longing. But the ghosts of their pasts are not easily put to rest. Charlie wrestles with his fear of real intimacy for the first time in his life, while Devon struggles with her fear of abandonment. And after an accident endangers Devon’s career, they must decide together what their future holds.

Danielle Steel’s sensitive portrait of two successful people who have built walls around themselves is a wise chronicle of the rocky path to true courage and connection.

©2025 Danielle Steel (P)2025 Recorded Books

Beautiful, as always

The story was beautifully portrayed with rich characterization.My only negative is the repetition but still loved it.

Storyline

I’ve been a DS fan for 30 years, this book was in my hand every free moment I had, it’s a treasure and a treat! Keep writing DS your fans love you work!

The Dog when she begins to see again

Great Quick Read you won’t be able to put down!! Feel good winter read!! Must read.

The love for each other

The ending sucked.
It could have at least told us if they got back together

Men shouldn’t be wimps

I didn’t like the male main character Charlie. He is a wimp. I don’t like him how he was afraid of life. Hurt me once, shame on you. Hurt me twice, shame on me.

The portrait

The book was kind of slow but yet captivating. I would recommend the book as a relaxing nighttime book

great love story

I loved it all, from the beginning to the end. Danielle Steele never dissapoints. You will love it!

The Portrait

Very well exacuted . This book kept me engaged throughout the entire read. I very much enjoyed this novel

Having Faith

I so enjoyed this book! Beautiful how life can do a 90 degree turn. But never giving up is the most precious thing. And this story tells it all! Simply beautiful!❤️

Disappointing ending

I love Danielle Steel. But this is the 2nd book I’ve read (the 1st was when the husband left his wife with breast cancer, & she took him back!!) where the man is a loser and treats the woman badly, and she forgives his abandonment etc and TAKES HIM BACK! I got too emotionally invested in this story lol. I wish the woman would have fell in love with her gallery owner friend or even the actor! These emotionally abusive men spend way too much time feeling sorry for themselves.