Grace Kelly: A Life From Beginning to End
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Grace Kelly. The name itself still conjures up images of beauty, talent and the extraordinary life of one of America’s hottest Hollywood talents of the 1950s. Of course she is equally well known for then marrying into the royal family of Monaco and for the circumstances surrounding her untimely death at the age of just 52. From her early modelling career and her work with the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, through to her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco and moving in high society circles, each step taken is portrayed with honesty and sensitivity, right up until her last days.For anyone who grew up with Grace Kelly’s name on film credits, or those who still appreciate her beauty and talent, Grace Kelly: A Life From Beginning to End, is the ‘must read’ book of the year!
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About this book
Grace Kelly was born in Philadelphia in 1929 and rose to prominence as one of the most recognized film actors in 1950s Hollywood. She appeared in several notable productions directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and her screen career, though relatively short, left a strong impression on American cinema. This biography by Hourly History traces her path from early modeling work through her years in film, covering the professional choices and personal circumstances that shaped her public life.
Kelly's story took a sharp turn in 1956 when she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco, stepping away from acting and into a role within European royalty. The book follows her transition from Hollywood to the small principality on the French Riviera, where she became Princess Grace and navigated life in high society and diplomatic circles. It also addresses the events leading to her death in 1982 at the age of 52, after a car accident on the mountainous roads above Monaco.
Hourly History publishes compact biographical volumes designed for quick reading. This entry covers the key phases of Kelly's life in a condensed format, moving from her American upbringing through her years in film and her decades as a member of the Monegasque royal family.
