Gaynor, Hazel
Meet Me in Monaco: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062885364
- author:
- Gaynor, Hazel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 20.3 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set against the glamorous backdrop of 1950s Monaco, this novel tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two women, forged in the midst of passion and fate. When struggling perfumer Sophie Duval takes refuge from the paparazzi in her boutique, she shelters none other than Hollywood starlet Grace Kelly. As their bond grows, a chain of events unfolds that spans thirty years, touching on love, tragedy, and second chances. As the wedding of the century approaches, Sophie's life becomes intertwined with James Henderson, a British press photographer who cannot forget his brief encounter with her. With the SS Constitution sailing into Monaco, James finds himself drawn to Princess Grace in ways he never expected. As the glamour of the film festival gives way to the heat and passion of the Mediterranean summer, Sophie and James must decide what they are prepared to give up for love. A poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption, this novel is a captivating exploration of the human heart.