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Blonde Dust

By: Tatiana de Rosnay
Narrated by: Caroline Hewitt
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A heartfelt Hollywood tale about a reimagined friendship between Marilyn Monroe and a young maid whose life will be changed forever, from the New York Times bestselling author of Sarah’s Key.

“A lovely portrait of female friendship, loss, and the unexpected ways in which a life can change. Haunting." —Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women

Pauline, a young chambermaid who works at the legendary Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada, is asked to step in for a colleague and clean Suite 614. Although she was told the rooms were empty, a dazed, sleepy woman appears before her. This is Mrs. Miller, aka Marilyn Monroe, whose stay in Reno coincides with the breakdown of her marriage to Arthur Miller and the filming of what was to be her last film, The Misfits.

Set in the American West in 1960 where the mustang horses run wild, an unexpected friendship unfolds between the most famous movie star in the world and a young cleaning woman whose life will be changed forever through the course of a few weeks. A testament to the enduring power of female friendship and a reimagining of a side of Marilyn Monroe that has never been seen before.

“Tatiana De Rosnay is a master craftsman who brings characters to life in real worlds. With her keen eye for detail and with great emotional sweep, de Rosnay captures the American west, the fragility and humor of Monroe, and the unforgettable friendship the star forges with Pauline. This is a Hollywood tale with heart." ―Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The View from Lake Como 20th Century Friendship Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt

Critic reviews

“This is a remarkable historical novel, a book which brings to light a disturbing and deliberately hidden aspect of French behavior towards Jews during World War II. Like Sophie's Choice, it's a book that impresses itself upon one's heart and soul forever.” Praise for Sarah's Key—Naomi Ragen, Author of THE SATURDAY WIFE and THE COVENANT
“Triumphant…de Rosnay stokes the Malegardes’ histories with raw and powerful reminisces and gorgeous descriptions. This is an emotional tour de force and a thoughtful, deliberate examination of personal tragedy and the possibility of redemption.” Praise for The Rain Watcher—Publishers Weekly
“An excellent read….This outstanding biography will attract Daphne du Maurier devotees of all ages." Praise for Manderley Forever—Library Journal (Starred Review)
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The narrator was fantastic. The story was good but I expected something a bit more considering how a few fellow readers and reviewers talked about it. Overall, it was good.

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Loved this story! It is one of best books I have ever read and I would love to think of it as non fiction

friendship and kindness

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I enjoyed this story. Although this is a work of fiction some of the information about Marilyn Monroe was on point. I bought this book because of two words. Marilyn Monroe. She's my favorite actress forever and always😃❤️

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I enjoyed the setting and the plot… but there was no real climax, didn’t build up to anything… just a lovely story. It felt like it was missing a big event.

Just ok

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