by Robert Lacey
First published 1996
Grace Kelly stands at the pinnacle of Hollywood success when she faces an impossible choice. The acclaimed actress has conquered the silver screen, but now Prince Rainier of Monaco offers her a different kind of spotlight. Grace must weigh her burning professional drive against the allure of a crown. Her public image shimmers with elegance and poise, yet beneath the surface runs a current of passionate intensity that few recognize. As photographers capture her every move and studio executives demand her attention, Grace grapples with desires that pull her in opposite directions. The cameras that made her famous now scrutinize her most personal decisions. She discovers that reinventing herself means abandoning the career she fought to build. The woman who captivated audiences worldwide must choose between the roles that define her, knowing that either path will transform her forever.
Genres: drama, romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, reinvention
Setting: Hollywood, Monaco
Period: 20th Century
1 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley