The Grace Kelly Dress
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| Author | Brenda Janowitz |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Graydon House |
Publication date | March 3, 2020 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 1525804596 |
| Preceded by | The Dinner Party |
| Followed by | The 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The film rights were optioned by Hallmark/Crown Media.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Winik, Marion (March 29, 2020). "Book Review: Grace Kelly dress the center of book". The Indiana Gazette Online. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "Living Grace Fully - Fiction, Jan. 2020". Library Journal. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ "The Grace Kelly Dress". Library Journal. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Winik, Marion (3 March 2020). "LI's Brenda Janowitz talks about 'The Grace Kelly Dress'". Newsday. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ a b The Grace Kelly Dress. Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Biography: Brenda Janowitz". Book Reporter. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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