A passionate star-crossed romance between charismatic French vintner Cecile Cardin and elusive billionaire art collector Paul Allensworth leads to the birth of beautiful twins Gillian and Julianne, who were separated at the age of three during a mysterious divorce, and raised in completely different environments. Julianne artsy bohemian life of a small French winery, and Gillian lives in lonely luxury in New York City. Cecile and Paul take their shocking secrets to the grave... but they also leave their daughters with great wealth, an empire to run, and a strongbox that reveals a legacy they could never have imagined. As Gillian and Julianne learn of their parents past, and a family history steeped in unimaginable courage and tragedy, they must come to terms with the gifts and challenges that their parents have bequeathed to them, while making their way as independent women in the challenging world in the 1970's. Only one twin will have the perfect life... but both will skyrocket through incredible journeys. Double Identity is richly characterized, inventive thrill ride with plenty of suspense and romance.