Grace The Secret Lives of a Princess Author:James Spada The public image of Grace Kelly- first as a movie star, then as a princess-was a triumph of myth over reality. She was presented as a product of of a loving, supportive family, a chaste young actress often referred to as the "Ice Queen." Her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 was perceived as a whirlwind love story. The "truth" was far... more » more interesting. In researching the book, the author discovered tha Grace's intimates were willing to speak with stunning frankness and it became clear that Grace's life was nowhere near a fairy tale. The book is based on dozens of exclusive interviews, access to personal correspondence and other source material.« less