Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Queen’s Fortune Full of nuance and poignancy-this novel is gorgeous.” “The stunning and very human story of a beloved icon…. PopSugar, 22 of the Best Books Winter Has to Offer This deeply researched novel is perfect for fans of Grace Kelly, royal-watchers, and fans of biographical fiction alike.” “Maher beautifully envisions the reality of fairy-tale life. “An interesting take on the life of America’s favorite actress … For readers who like The Girls in the Picture and A Touch of Stardust.” It’s an absorbing take on a complicated life.” “…a good choice for readers curious about the inner life of a royal. “There is much to relish about this well-researched, riveting tale.” “A story about the actual Grace Kelly … Maher humanizes her and provides a glimpse into a world that looks far different from what the media portrayed it to be when she was alive.” “A thoughtful and moving book that ably illuminates a struggling albeit determined princess.” The novel spins a fascinating version of the Philly native’s life, from Princess of Hollywood to Princess of Monaco.”

“Maher’s bio-fic feels as if it was written by Kelly herself. “In this charming, picturesque novel, readers are swept away … this story is a glimpse into the dazzling life of a classic and beloved star.” But what she risks–her art, her family, her marriage-she may never get back. Starved for affection and purpose, facing a labyrinth of romantic and social expectations with more twists and turns than Monaco’s infamous winding roads, Grace must find her own way to fulfillment.

Hardest of all for her adoring fans and loyal subjects to comprehend, is the harsh reality that to be the most envied woman in the world does not mean she is the happiest.

The loneliness of being a princess in a fairy tale kingdom that is all too real. The heartbreaking reasons she trades Hollywood for a crown. The sacrifices it takes for an unappreciated girl from Philadelphia to defy her family and become the reigning queen of the screen. The girl in white gloves.īut behind the lens, beyond the panoramic views of glistening Mediterranean azure, she knows the truth. An icon of glamor and elegance frozen in dazzling Technicolor.

The Girl in White Gloves by Kerri Maher