The acclaimed biography by Jeffrey Robinson, now revised and updated to coincide with the major motion picture starring Nicole Kidman as Princess Grace.
It was one of the most famous romances of the 20th century—Europe's most eligible bachelor, Prince Rainier of Monaco, and America's most beautiful movie star, the Academy Award-winning actress Grace Kelly, fell in love against the backdrop of the closest thing the modern world has to a magical kingdom, the French Riviera's Principality of Monaco.
Told with affection and humor, and written with the unprecedented cooperation of Prince Rainier III and his children, Prince Albert, Princess Caroline, and Princess Stephanie, Grace of Monaco takes readers beneath the surface glitz and the glamour of Monte Carlo for a never-to-be-forgotten portrait of the House of Grimaldi.
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From Booklist
This recycled and updated edition of Rainier and Grace: An Intimate Portrait (1989) is timed to tie in and coincide with the theatrical release of Grace of Monaco, starring Nicole Kidman. The book was originally written by Grimaldi family friend Robinson with the full cooperation of Prince Rainier, Prince Albert, Princess Caroline, and Princess Stephanie; one wonders if enough new information has come to light to warrant a revised volume. Regardless, the mythology of Princess Grace continues to fascinate, and the film should spark renewed interest among old fans as well as spawn a new generation of admirers. Everyone loves a fairy tale, and this rehash of Kelly’s remarkable public and private transition from glamorous Hollywood actress to beloved European princess will appeal to a broad audience of film lovers and royals watchers. --Margaret Flanagan
Review
""Wonderful."" - USA Today
""One of the best biographies of the year."" - St. Louis Post Dispatch
""Rekindles the magic of the century's greatest love stories."" - Daily Express
""Creates a picture of a fascinating woman and an enduring love affair."" - Boston Herald
""The first inside story of the world's most glamorous family."" - Sunday Mirror
Description:
The acclaimed biography by Jeffrey Robinson, now revised and updated to coincide with the major motion picture starring Nicole Kidman as Princess Grace.
It was one of the most famous romances of the 20th century—Europe's most eligible bachelor, Prince Rainier of Monaco, and America's most beautiful movie star, the Academy Award-winning actress Grace Kelly, fell in love against the backdrop of the closest thing the modern world has to a magical kingdom, the French Riviera's Principality of Monaco.
Told with affection and humor, and written with the unprecedented cooperation of Prince Rainier III and his children, Prince Albert, Princess Caroline, and Princess Stephanie, Grace of Monaco takes readers beneath the surface glitz and the glamour of Monte Carlo for a never-to-be-forgotten portrait of the House of Grimaldi.
**
From Booklist
This recycled and updated edition of Rainier and Grace: An Intimate Portrait (1989) is timed to tie in and coincide with the theatrical release of Grace of Monaco, starring Nicole Kidman. The book was originally written by Grimaldi family friend Robinson with the full cooperation of Prince Rainier, Prince Albert, Princess Caroline, and Princess Stephanie; one wonders if enough new information has come to light to warrant a revised volume. Regardless, the mythology of Princess Grace continues to fascinate, and the film should spark renewed interest among old fans as well as spawn a new generation of admirers. Everyone loves a fairy tale, and this rehash of Kelly’s remarkable public and private transition from glamorous Hollywood actress to beloved European princess will appeal to a broad audience of film lovers and royals watchers. --Margaret Flanagan
Review
""Wonderful."" - USA Today
""One of the best biographies of the year."" - St. Louis Post Dispatch
""Rekindles the magic of the century's greatest love stories."" - Daily Express
""Creates a picture of a fascinating woman and an enduring love affair."" - Boston Herald
""The first inside story of the world's most glamorous family."" - Sunday Mirror