{"product_id":"the-original-a-novel-by-priya-parmar","title":"The Original: A Novel by Priya Parmar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis stunning novel plunges into the tumultuous life of screen icon Katharine Hepburn, a star whose fierce independence, passionate spirit, and fluid sexuality shattered Hollywood’s rules and redefined what it meant to be a woman in film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“Filled with intrigue and old Hollywood glamour . . . An addictive read!”—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePeople\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“A riveting and unputdownable journey through fame, rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of authenticity.”—#1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebestselling author Christina Baker Kline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen young Katharine Hepburn loses her beloved brother, she makes two decisions: she will become famous, and she will never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving home at twenty-one to pursue an acting career Kate is lured to Hollywood, accompanied by her lover, Laura.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLos Angeles in the early 1930s is a town full of secrets and Kate has plenty to hide. Soon she is scooped into the studio system and launched as a star—but stars must play by the rules and Kate, brilliant, bisexual, and strong-willed, refuses to conform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurrounded by a legendary circle of intimates, including the powerful David and Irene Selznick, charming and romantically conflicted actor Cary Grant, ambitious director John Ford, and millionaire tycoon Howard Hughes, Kate navigates a web of sex, ambition, and betrayal. As her career ascends, she faces an agonizing choice: be the star everyone wants her to be, or risk everything to become the woman she always was.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Notable Book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eVanessa and Her Sister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has created a propulsive, emotionally charged novel exploring the cost of fame. With sharp prose and unforgettable characters, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a story of love, aspiration, and the price of living authentically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt Lebanon Book Cellar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44374244196532,"sku":"F - HC - SPB","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/7097\/7716\/files\/71SfEh93tIL._SY466.jpg?v=1788190577","url":"https:\/\/mt-lebanon-book-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/the-original-a-novel-by-priya-parmar","provider":"Mt Lebanon Book Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}