The Girl in White Gloves by author Kerri Maher

The Girl in White Gloves

A life in snapshots…
Grace knows what people see. She’s the Cinderella story. An icon of glamor and elegance frozen in dazzling Technicolor. The picture of perfection. The girl in white gloves.
A woman in living color…

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

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. 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. But what she risks–her art, her family, her marriage—she may never get back.

Now in Paperback! Available on all platforms! Listen to a snippet of the audiobook. narrated by the fabulous Kimberly Farr!

Praise for THE GIRL IN WHITE GLOVES

“In this charming, picturesque novel, readers are swept away … this story is a glimpse into the dazzling life of a classic and beloved star.”
— Woman’s World

“Maher’s bio-fic feels as if it was written by Kelly herself. The novel spins a fascinating version of the Philly native’s life, from Princess of Hollywood to Princess of Monaco.”
— Philadelphia Magazine

“A thoughtful and moving book that ably illuminates a struggling albeit determined princess.”
— BookTrib

“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.”
— Bookreporter

“There is much to relish about this well-researched, riveting tale.”
— Booklist

“…a good choice for readers curious about the inner life of a royal. It’s an absorbing take on a complicated life.”
— Library Journal

“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.”
— A Library Reads Pick for February 2020

“Maher beautifully envisions the reality of [Kelly’s] fairy-tale life. This deeply researched novel is perfect for fans of Grace Kelly, royal-watchers, and fans of biographical fiction alike.”
— PopSugar, 22 of the Best Books Winter Has to Offer

“The stunning and very human story of a beloved icon…. Full of nuance and poignancy—this novel is gorgeous.”
— Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Queen’s Fortune

“[A] fascinating, deeply researched novel of the extraordinary Grace Kelly … establishes Maher as a true force in biographical fiction.”
—Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of The Golden Hour

“A captivating look behind the scenes at the life of the iconic Grace Kelly… as she searches for authenticity in a world clamoring instead for a picture-perfect princess.”
—Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room

“Daring and deep. Maher successfully lifts the curtain of mystery that surrounded a princess and a movie star, revealing a headstrong, complex woman with a riveting story to tell.”
—Fiona Davis, National bestselling author of The Chelsea Girls

The Girl in White Gloves offers a tantalizing, behind-the-scenes look at Grace Kelly’s life. An absolute treat – I loved it!”
—Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter

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“Maher’s compulsively readable portrait of a woman hungry to find her place in the world.”
Greer Macallister, USA Today bestselling author of The Magician’s Lie and Woman 99

“The riveting story of a woman who everyone thought had it all, who in fact struggled and sacrificed to find her own happiness.”
—Stephanie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of American Princess

The Girl in White Gloves is a captivating novel of love, family, and the cost of regret. I devoured it one sitting!”
Heather Webb, USA Today bestselling coauthor of Meet Me in Monaco

“Elegant and romantic… an engrossing journey of transformation, complete with familial tension, betrayal, and redemption.”
Elise Hooper, Author of The Other Alcott

“In this moving, bittersweet, and deeply honest novel, the real woman behind the myth that is Grace Kelly – glamorous movie star and fairy-tale princess – comes to full-throated life. We are held spellbound by her artistry, desire, thwarted dreams, and indefatigable will.”
—Sarah-Jane Stratford, Author of Red Letter Days

“A fabulous page-turner, full of joy and heartbreak and all the elegance and adventure that Grace embodied. This perceptive look at the beautiful woman who sacrificed everything for her talent and ambition, and then sacrificed her career for love, is as thrilling as one of Grace’s own screen performances, with the perfect balance of passion and vulnerability. I loved this book!”
 Jeanne Mackin, Author of The Last Collection

“A perfect jewel of a novel. While this is very much Kelly’s story, it’s Maher’s broader themes of challenging expectations and finding one’s voice that set this book apart. She has definitely earned her spot on my auto-read list.”
Alix Rickloff, Author of The Way to London

“Anyone who loves the glamour of classic movies will love The Girl in White Gloves. Kerri Maher transforms Grace Kelly from a legendary screen idol into a real and relatable woman. I was captivated by Grace’s struggle for personal and professional acceptance, and her search for balance between ambition and family.”
—Georgie Blalock, Author of The Other Windsor Girl

“Compelling and thoughtful…. Maher imbues her heroine with grace, passion and strength, giving us a behind-the-scenes look into the sacrifices that Kelly made in becoming not once, but twice, an icon.”
—Bryn Turnbull, Author of The Woman Before Wallis

“Maher expertly pulls back the Princess of Monaco’s iconic veil to reveal the real woman who overcame heartbreak, betrayal and prejudice with grit and fire – with the grace of a queen – long before a prince came along and gave her a crown.”
—Kaia Alderson, Author of Soldier Girls

“Vibrant and heartbreaking…. Richly imagined and full of historical detail, readers will be fascinated by this book.”
—Kristin Beck, Author of Resistance

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