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The Grace Kelly Dress

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The Grace Kelly Dress
AuthorBrenda Janowitz
LanguageEnglish
GenreHistorical fiction
PublisherGraydon House
Publication date
March 3, 2020
Publication placeUnited States
Pages336
ISBN1525804596
Preceded byThe Dinner Party 
Followed byThe Liz Taylor Ring 

The Grace Kelly Dress is a 2020 novel by Brenda Janowitz published by Graydon House. It is Janowitz's sixth book and first historical fiction novel.[1]

Plot summary

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Set in Paris and New York City and spanning sixty years, the stories of three generations of women are told through their relationships with a dress modeled on Grace Kelly's iconic wedding gown.

Critical reception

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The novel was reviewed by Library Journal, Newsday, and other publications.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Samantha Critchell of the Associated Press noted, "Princess Grace and her status as a fashion icon are barely a passing mention" in the novel.[7]

Lynnanne Pearson said in a review for Booklist that it was a "sweet family drama".[6]

Kirkus Reviews said, "The tale touches ever so lightly on weighty issues—drug use and overdoses, death, infidelity, a quest to find a birth mother, and gay rights".[5]

Film rights

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The film rights were optioned by Hallmark/Crown Media.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Winik, Marion (March 29, 2020). "Book Review: Grace Kelly dress the center of book". The Indiana Gazette Online. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Living Grace Fully - Fiction, Jan. 2020". Library Journal. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Grace Kelly Dress". Library Journal. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Winik, Marion (3 March 2020). "LI's Brenda Janowitz talks about 'The Grace Kelly Dress'". Newsday. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  5. ^ a b The Grace Kelly Dress. Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Pearson, Lynnanne (January 1, 2020). Grace Kelly Dress, by Brenda Janowitz. Booklist. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Critchell, Samantha (April 3, 2020). "Review: 'Grace Kelly Dress' redefines storybook ending". AP News. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "Biography: Brenda Janowitz". Book Reporter. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.