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Once Upon a Time: Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier J. Randy Taraborrelli Grace Kelly was swept away when the handsome Prince Rainier, a man she barely knew, asked for her hand in marriage. After a series of relationships with married co-stars, she was exhausted by the show-business lifestyle. If she married Rainier, she would be more than just a movie star, she would be Her Serene RoyalHighness Princess Grace. Once in the palace, however, Grace found herself trapped in a fairy tale of her own making. Forced to make sacrifices that cut deeply into the core of who she was as a woman, she would then surrender her desires and ambitions for her spouse and her children. Grace and Rainier may have been royalty, but they were also husband and wife, and parents-and, as such, just as vulnerable to the conflicts that can contaminate any household. Drawing upon hundreds of exclusive interviews with family and friends, ONCEUPONATIME portrays its subjects with passion and sympathy, revealing Grace, Rainier,Caroline,Albert, and Stephanie in ways both startling and compelling. |
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Grace (G K Hall Large Print Book Series) Robert Lacey From one of the world's most renowned biographers, a revealing and poignant portrait of the fabled Grace of Monaco reveals intimate details of her affluent upbringing, her early days before the camera, how she met her prince, her struggles as a parent, the truth about Rainier, and details of her death. b&w photos. |
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Rainier and Grace: An Intimate Portrait Jeffrey Robinson |
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The Riviera Set: From Queen Victoria to Princess Grace Lita-Rose Betcherman Picasso to F. Scott Fitzgerald, Winston Churchill to sex kitten Brigitte Bardot. The glorious strip of Mediterranean beach stretching from Marseilles to Monaco still attracts writers, artists, film stars, and scoundrels. Betcherman's rich account will delight tourists and armchair travelers alike. |
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Secrets of the Seven Smallest States of Europe: Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City Thomas M. Eccardt This unique book examines the history, culture, and inner workings of the seven smallest independent countries in Europe. These are among the oldest states on the continent and, despite their diversity, they have much in common. Most have relatively high per capita incomes and life expectancies, and relatively low unemployment. This narrative presents the unique issues that confront small countries, including maintaining their independence, economic viability, preserving their native languages, and sustaining their governments. The second part of the book describes each microstate in turn, showing how each one has met these challenges and adapted over time. These concise and engaging chapters contain cultural information on subjects including the arts, gastronomy, and popular tourist sites. |
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Grace: The Secret Lives of a Princess (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic Series) James Spada Based on dozens of exclusive interviews-with members of Grace's family, her lovers and friends, and colleagues such as Cary Grant, James Stewart and Gore Vidal-this book presents a Grace Kelly we have never seen before. It paints a compassionate portrait of a creative, talented, intelligent woman whose entire life was devoted to living up to the expectations of others, and whose repeated attempts to grab the brass ring left her more and more disillusioned. After this book, we will never think of Princess Grace in quite the same way again. |
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A Journey Through France in War Time - (Annotated) Joseph G. Butler This digital book includes a new annotated bibliography and research guide to World War I works (added 2011)
Originally published 1917
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I
Origin of the Purpose of the Trip.
CHAPTER II
Crossing the Atlantic.
CHAPTER III
Bordeaux and Paris.
CHAPTER IV
Meeting England's Premier.
CHAPTER V
The Birthplace of Lafayette.
CHAPTER VI
A Great Munitions Plant.
CHAPTER VII
Art and Architecture of Aries.
CHAPTER VIII
Along the Mediterranean.
CHAPTER IX
Towns in Southern France.
CHAPTER X
The Creusot Gun Works.
CHAPTER XI
Approaching the Front.
CHAPTER XII
Within Sound of the Guns.
CHAPTER XIII
The Story of Gerbeviller.
CHAPTER XIV
On the Main Front.
CHAPTER XV
Reims and the Trenches.
CHAPTER XVI
Back to Paris.
CHAPTER XVII
On the Way Home--England.
CHAPTER XVIII
On the Broad Atlantic.
CHAPTER XIX
The French Steel Industry in War Time.
CHAPTER XX
Where War Has Raged.
CHAPTER XXI
General Joffre.
CHAPTER XXII
The Work of Reconstruction.
CHAPTER XXIII
French Business Organizations.
CHAPTER XXIV
The Carrel Method of Treating Wounds.
CHAPTER XXV
A City in an Army's Path.
CHAPTER XXVI
Some impressions of France and the French.
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The Royal House of Monaco: Dynasty of Glamour, Tragedy and Scandal John Glatt In all its glittering splendor and decadence, here is the uncensored story of a family bred for glory, and destined for tragedy.
The jewel in the crown of Europe's lush Cote D'Azur, the fiercely independent principality of Monaco gleams like a diamond above the Mediterranean. This playground of the rich and beautiful reached its zenith with Prince Rainier, Princess Grace, and their three children-- until Grace's tragic death in 1982. As the myth began to crumble, scandal rocked Monaco in every way, from its institutions to its image to the royal family itself. Now, through searching interviews with family members, personal friends, and long-time courtiers, the intimate, shocking truths about Monaco are explored in vivid detail, including:
* The ancient Curse of the Grimaldis and its legacy of misfortune
* The never-before-told story of Princess Grace's abortion before she married Prince Rainier
* New details about Princess Grace on the night before she died, and her death in a Monaco hospital
* The alleged secret plot to destroy Princess Stephanie's marriage
* The appalling rumors about the death of Stefano Casiraghi, Princess Caroline's second husband
* The wild love life of Prince Albert and the rumors that haunt him
With eight pages of dramatic photos!
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The Grimaldis of Monaco Anne Edwards A chronicle of the longest reigning dynasty in the world traces the rule of the Grimaldis of Monaco from the French Revolution to the present, including profiles of Caroline, Albert, and Stephanie. 100,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo. BOMC Alt. |
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Monaco Grand Prix: A photographic portrait of the world's most prestigious motor race Michael Hewett Exquisite photographs, most of them published here for the first time, provide an intimate portrait of the Monaco Grand Prix, from the first race in 1929 through to the present day. The images come from three collections – British photographer Michael Hewett, who has attended every race since 1962, the Rainier family’s Palace Archives and the Monaco Tourist Board. Shot from every possible vantage point on the mountainous street circuit, the photographs capture the magic of this fabulous event. |