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Grace: Her Lives – Her Loves: The startling royal exposé
£8.50
Movie legend, princess, tragic heroine. The moment Grace Kelly stepped into the spotlight in 1950, the world was entranced. In this definitive biography of Hollywood’s sweetheart, Robert Lacey looks behind the fairytale facade to reveal the real story of Princess Grace of Monaco, as she became. Gaining unprecedented access to her family and friends, he tells the story of a complex and conflicted woman determined to live her dream. The bestselling biographer also reveals new details about Grace’s tragic early death in a car accident that sent shockwaves around the world, and lifts the lid on the affairs that rocked her marriage to Prince Rainier III. This enhanced edition from Apostrophe Books also provides access to 103 photographs, video, links to newsreel footage and trailers to 12 of Grace Kelly’s films.
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| Publisher | Grace (6 Jun. 2014) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 342 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 191016738X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1910167380 |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.18 x 22.86 cm |
by Mrs R J Gandolfi
I found out a lot of information on Grace Kelly which I had never heard of before. Found her even more intriguing than before. A very good read
by Jan ellison
Grace Kelly continues to intrigue even so many years after her untimely death. The fairy story scenario of film star marrying a real life Prince comes complete with all the trappings of a Hollywood screenplay. Grace`s story is told in this book with realism and apparent truth.The happy ending is perhaps not so happy but Grace survives the blandness of her marriage to Rainer by involving herself in the arts.Robert Lacey brings to life the fascinating Kelly family with their determination and physicality reminiscent of the Kennedy clan.
by Mrs. Mary Johnson
An interesting biography of an iconic figure. While this biography does not shirk from any aspect of its subject’s life it is written with care, understanding of and sympathy with the late Princess Grace.
The book does not end with the death of the late Princess Grace but tells the reader a little about her children which adds to the biography.
by Amazon Customer
Interesting book . Makes you see another side to Grace Kelly
by Blue and white
This is the only book I’ve read about Princess Grace, and found it to be very informative, especially about her early life in Philadelphia. Her parents and brother come across and being bullies, but I suppose they were of their time. Early on in the book it states that when Grace was at school, that if you wrote ‘color’ in an essay, you lost a mark. The correct spelling is ‘colour’. It’s a pity the author who is British, couldn’t have afforded the same principle to this book. No doubt it was written for and with the American market in mind, but not for the U.K.
by Friend
A superb narration of Grace’s life replete with acute psychological observations and in depth background to her loves and career decisions. It couldn’t be better. There was only one issue left out and I am not sure why and that is her brief involvement in the horrific Solar Temple cult–to which she was initially drawn by her quest for deeper Catholic spirituality and then from which she was utterly repelled when she realised what it was about. But I do not mind this in a book which is so well written and of a character so well observed. Grace was around dominant males all her life and did her best to negotiate a way. This book pulls no punches in revealing how difficult that was and yet how her natural grace and generosity carried her through. This book is an excellent read.
by Pinky
I was disappointed with this book. There is a preface by Robert Lacey, dated 2014, but the book has not been updated and, therefore, does not give you any information about Grace’s family now. Also, there are only two black and white photographs at the back, with an internet link to other photos – not ideal.
by Eve
I felt it was well researched even though there were not any personal interviews with Grace Kelly. A good read from beginning to the end.