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In THE STARS SHINE DOWN, Sidney Sheldon returns to the powerful and classic themes that have made him one of the world's most popular bestselling authors. And in Lara Cameron, he has created his most memorable, richly drawn heroine to date. Lara is America's Princess, the power behind the tallest building on earth, a self-made billionaire who towers over a traditionally male domain, an icon of glamour and accomplishment to men and women everywhere. Beautiful but insecure, ruthless yet vulnerable, Lara has struggled brutally to achieve it all -- yet still wants more. And in a dazzling global setting from London to New York, from Reno to Rome, she will find everything she has ever desired and won -- her fortune, her fame, the man she loves -- swiftly and shockingly imperiled.The stars shine down is yet another book from Sidney Sheldon which hypnotizes the readers. The story plot is provocative and powerful. Sidney has created another strong woman Lara Cameron. She is a self made woman who is a successful real estate developer. Lara has struggled to achieve this all but she wants more. She meets Howard Keller who helps her. She falls in love with a renowned concert pianist, Philip Adler and marries him. she longs to build the highest skyscraper in the world-Cameron Towers. Her darker side is also revealed when she slaps her worker and harass the tenants. She takes help of lawyer Paul Martin whoo has mafia connections. But she gets stuck with law when her ex-secretary discloses all her secrets. All the character seems alive. You can actually imagine yourself in those roles.... Excellent Novel that talks about passion, ambition and power.