Grace: The Story of a Princess

Author: Phyllida Hart-Davis

Condition: Good. Some wear and tear; foxing and tanned pages

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This compelling biography book offers an in-depth and captivating portrait of one of the 20th century’s most iconic women. Tracing the extraordinary journey of Princess Grace of Monaco, the book captures her transformation from a privileged and stylish upbringing in Philadelphia to her dazzling rise as an Academy Award–winning actress in Hollywood.

With elegant prose and meticulous detail, this biography book explores Grace Kelly’s transition from screen legend to real-life royalty, chronicling her celebrated marriage to Prince Rainier and her life as the glamorous Princess of Monaco. It also reflects on the pressures and sacrifices behind the fairy-tale image, culminating in the profound sadness of her untimely passing.

Richly illustrated and thoroughly researched, this biography book goes beyond the headlines to reveal the complexities of Grace’s private world, her influence on fashion and culture, and the legacy she left behind. It is an essential read for anyone fascinated by royalty, old Hollywood, or the enduring mystique of a woman who truly seemed to live a fairy tale—until its tragic end.

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