For Richer For Poorer by Danielle Steel
For Richer For Poorer is a family drama by Danielle Steel about a fashion entrepreneur facing financial upheaval while navigating the demands and conflicts of family life. Set around a family gathering in the Hamptons, the story follows Eugenia Ward as she seeks a way to keep her business afloat and bring her family together.
At a glance
- Centres on Eugenia Ward, a single mother and fashion business owner under financial pressure after the Covid-era economic impact on her company.
- Combines business troubles with wedding plans, family tensions and an unexpected professional proposal.
- The family gathers for a holiday in the Hamptons as Eugenia tries to protect her business and reconnect with her adult children.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The plot brings business and financial stakes together with several family relationships and an impending wedding.
- The listing gives a clear print length and publication date for readers choosing a physical edition.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Macmillan |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 19 August 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| ISBN-10 | 1529085993 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529085990 |
| Weight listed | 391 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.4 x 2.6 x 24 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy family dramas about parenthood, adult children and strained relationships.
- Readers interested in stories that mix business setbacks with personal and family challenges.
- Danielle Steel readers looking for a contemporary family-centred novel.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a plot focused mainly on action, fantasy or a narrowly defined romance.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the story, characters and writing as appealing, with some readers describing the novel as relaxing and engaging. Experiences are mixed on enjoyment, however, and some find it boring. For readers considering this family drama, that difference suggests the pace and style may suit those seeking a leisurely relationship-focused story more than those wanting consistently brisk action.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as heartfelt and the characters as enjoyable.
- The writing style receives positive feedback, including a mention of the author's creativity.
Negative themes
- Some customers find the novel boring.
Mixed feedback
- Some describe it as a relaxing, absorbing read, while others do not enjoy it as much.
Frequently asked questions
What is For Richer For Poorer about?
It follows Eugenia Ward, a fashion entrepreneur facing serious business pressures while trying to guide her five adult children through their own upheavals.
What family events shape the story?
Wedding plans for Eugenia’s daughter Gloria grow increasingly expensive, while her daughter Daphne is expecting twins around the same time. A family holiday in the Hamptons brings tensions to the surface.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing specifies a print length of 320 pages.
When was the book published?
The listed publication date is 19 August 2025.
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