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Meet Me in Monaco: A Novel of Grace Kelly's Royal Wedding Paperback – July 23, 2019

by Hazel Gaynor (Author), Heather Webb (Author)

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"A fragrant French bonbon of a book: love, glamour, perfume, and paparazzi all circling around the wedding of the century..."--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of THE ALICE NETWORK and THE HUNTRESS.

Named one of InStyle's best books to put in your totebag for the summer!

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Set in the 1950s against the backdrop of Grace Kelly’s whirlwind romance and unforgettable wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco, New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb take the reader on an evocative sun-drenched journey along the Côte d’Azur in this page-turning novel of passion, fate and second chances...

Movie stars and paparazzi flock to Cannes for the glamorous film festival, but Grace Kelly, the biggest star of all, wants only to escape from the flash-bulbs. When struggling perfumer Sophie Duval shelters Miss Kelly in her boutique to fend off a persistent British press photographer, James Henderson, a bond is forged between the two women and sets in motion a chain of events that stretches across thirty years of friendship, love, and tragedy.

James Henderson cannot forget his brief encounter with Sophie Duval. Despite his guilt at being away from his daughter, he takes an assignment to cover the wedding of the century, sailing with Grace Kelly’s wedding party on the SS Constitution from New York. In Monaco, as wedding fever soars and passions and tempers escalate, James and Sophie—like Princess Grace—must ultimately decide what they are prepared to give up for love.

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“...a fragrant French bonbon of a book: love, glamour, perfume, and paparazzi all circling around the wedding of the century....” — Kate Quinn, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network

“An enchanting novel...Gaynor & Webb weave a wonderful tale of love and loss, graced with the scents of perfumes, magnificent vistas and characters you will not soon forget. A delight for Francophiles, perfumistas, filmbuffs, and everyone who loves a good cry and happy ending.” — MJ Rose, New York Times bestselling author

“Webb and Gaynor’s latest collaboration is a historical fiction home run. The duo brings to life a vivid, engaging heroine, a glorious Côte d’Azur setting, and the ultimate princess, Grace Kelly. MEET ME IN MONACO is smart, romantic, and heartbreaking, and the tale captivates from the start.” — Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of A Paris Apartment

“...Meet Me in Monaco is a sweeping novel that will carry you away on a grand adventure. Gaynor and Webb bring the senses alive as the reader is transported back in time and becomes a guest at the...wedding... An enchanting read.” — Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author

“Meet Me in Monaco offers a fabulous you-are-there glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous--and real. From Grace Kelly’s royal ‘wedding of the century’ to the luxe lifestyles on the Riviera and in Paris and New York, this novel swept me away.” — Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of American Duchess and It Girls

“A glorious, glamorous summer read! ...The evocation of the 1956 wedding of the year is so sumptuous you feel you are there amongst the glitterati, sipping fine champagne and inhaling the scent of Coeur de Princesse.” — Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife

“... a spellbinding historical romance...MEET ME IN MONACO is a tale of first, missed, and second chances–of relatable women and men trying to make good lives for themselves in spite of difficult circumstances. It is a fairy tale...with an enchanting, fascinating fairy godmother: Grace Kelly.” — Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of Hemingway’s Girl

“Everyone from shop owners to paparazzi and movie stars arrive in glamorous Monaco against the backdrop of Grace Kelly’s ‘Wedding of the Century’ to Prince Rainier. A delightful beach read.” — New York Post

“…A scrumptious concoction served up with delectable descriptions and heaps of emotion. Sweet, then bitter, then sweet again, the love story is woven through with Grace’s fairy-tale romance with Rainier and its devastating ending , snatching redemption from tragedy in the best Hollywood style.” — Publishers Weekly

“What would it be like to be friends with Grace Kelly? Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb imagine it in Meet Me in Monaco, which is an utter delight...From Grace’s lavish wedding to Sophie’s own blossoming romance, this book is a total treat.” — Popsugar

“...it’d be no surprise to see Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb delivering another bestseller...The true treasure in this novel is the masterful craftmanship of this powerful duo of female authors who weave together a page-turning narrative through the sensory-rich creations of a parfumeur.” — BookTrib

“Meet Me in Monaco is a riveting, enchanting novel...A great love story full of suspense and more twists and turns than a hilly road in Monaco.” — Jeanne Mackin, author of The Last Collection

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Set in the 1950s against the backdrop of Grace Kelly’s whirlwind romance and unforgettable wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco,this page-turning novel of passion, fate, and second chances from New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb takes the reader on an evocative sun-drenched journey along the Côte d’Azur

Movie stars and paparazzi flock to Cannes for the glamorous film festival, but Grace Kelly, the biggest star of all, wants only to escape the flashbulbs. When struggling perfumer Sophie Duval shelters Miss Kelly in her boutique to fend off a persistent British press photographer, James Henderson, a bond is forged between the two women and sets in motion a chain of events that stretches across thirty years of friendship, love, and tragedy.

James Henderson cannot forget his brief encounter with Sophie Duval. Despite his guilt at being away from his daughter, he takes an assignment to cover the wedding of the century, sailing with Grace Kelly’s wedding party on the S.S. Constitution from New York. In Monaco, as wedding fever soars and passions and tempers escalate, James and Sophie—like Princess Grace—must ultimately decide what they are prepared to give up for love.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks (July 23, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062885367
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062885364
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.86 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #80,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #370 in Biographical Fiction (Books)

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Hazel Gaynor is an award-winning New York Times, USA Today, Globe and Mail and Irish Times bestselling historical novelist. Her debut novel, THE GIRL WHO CAME HOME, was awarded the 2015 RNA Historical Novel of the Year, and her novels have since been shortlisted for the 2016 and 2020 Irish Book Awards, the 2019 HWA Gold Crown Award, the 2020 RNA Historical Novel of the Year and the 2021 Grand Prix du Roman Historique. Her latest novel, WHEN WE WERE YOUNG & BRAVE/THE BIRD IN THE BAMBOO CAGE was a national bestseller in the USA. Hazel’s co-written novels with Heather Webb have all been published to critical acclaim, winning and being shortlisted for several international awards.
Hazel was selected as a 2015 WHSmith Fresh Talent pick, and by Library Journal as one of Ten Big Breakout Authors. She is published in twenty-five territories and her books have been translated into eighteen languages. Originally from Yorkshire, England, she now lives in Ireland with her husband and two children and is represented by Michelle Brower of Trellis Literary Management, USA.
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Heather Webb is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of nine historical novels, including Strangers in the Night, The Next Ship Home, and up and coming, Queens of London. In 2015, Rodin’s Lover was a Goodread’s Top Pick, and in 2018, Last Christmas in Paris won the Women’s Fiction Writers Association STAR Award. In 2019, Meet Me in Monaco was selected as a finalist for the 2020 Goldsboro RNA award in the UK, as well as the Digital Book World’s Fiction prize. To date, Heather’s books have been translated to seventeen languages. Check her website for more details on release dates and book club visits.
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Jenny K

A Romantic, Classy Read

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020

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The cover of this book drew me in initially. I love the color green, so the cerulean green dress of the lady on the cover caught my eye. When I read the story revolves around Grace Kelly’s wedding to the prince of Monaco, I was all in.

Despite her mother’s interference, Sophie Duval runs the family perfumerie and walks in her father’s footsteps by crafting fabulous scents honed to the unique personalities of their wearers.

James Henderson, a journalist covering the royal wedding, accidentally meets Sophie when Miss Kelly seeks refuge from the press in Sophie’s shop.

James and Sophie strike a chord with each other, and a love affair develops. Whether their relationship will survive the overtones of a wealthy man who stakes his claim on Sophie remains to be seen.

Miss Kelly commissions a special scent for her wedding day, but will the extra attention be enough to save the Duval legacy?

Being a dabbler of mixing natural essential oils for scent, I loved the scent crafting details in the story and how Sophie throws her heart into her job. Grace plays a secondary character but the authors craft Grace as glamorous and sweet-hearted as her Hollywood persona implies.

Meet Me in Monaco met all my expectations for a romantic, classy read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for plot and characters
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for some language and sexual encounters
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for author voice and style

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Enjoyable read - ridiculous authors' note at end of book

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I'm a huge fan of historical fiction, so this book was right up my alley. The story drew me in on page 1 and held my interest to the very end. Enjoyed the mostly likable characters and the way the story - both Grace's and Sophie's moved along. This wasn't the same as most of the historical fiction I read, which is frequently darker. This was a lighter version, and that made it an especially fun read for me.

My big beef - having nothing to do with the story, is the authors' end notes - 'what happened next'. I was quite offended by their comparisons between Grace, with all her class, style, composure and inward and outward beauty, and Meghan Markle. Really? Grace was a sophisticated, cultured woman who became a true philanthropist, and who for all accounts, looked like and acted like a true princess. To compare Megan and Harry to Princess Grace and Prince Rainier is laugh-out-loud absurd and so offensive to Princess Grace's memory.

Somehow, the authors saw "striking similarities in the short romance and wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, an actress leaving her career and American home to take up a royal role as Duchess of Sussex. The second American princess - history repeating itself, as it so often does." I repeat my previous 'comment' - REALLY? People who went on talk shows to blast the royal family and dish personal and private information for their own monetary gain was a complete disgrace. They have no class. And this is a comparison to Grace and Rainier?

To compare the oh-so-talented Grace (who by the age of 26 won an Academy Award, and multiple Golden Globe awards and was admired by all who worked with her - fellow actors and crew), to a divorced woman ten years older than Grace when she married and insinuate they both left their acting careers (how can one compare Megan's 'career' with Princess Grace's and call it a career?) is - again - laughable. The only similarity between the two is that both Grace and Megan were American born.

Sorry to have gone on with my opinion of this ridiculous comparison, but it was very upsetting to me, and if I allowed it to - it could have ruined the entire book for me. I'm truly sorry I read the authors comments.

Anyway, great book - loved the characters - ridiculous authors' note at end of book.

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Simply delightful!

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022

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I was sold as soon as I knew the book involved Grace Kelly, though I figured she would be more of a cameo character. I was so glad to discover that she makes fairly regular appearances.

Being chased by a reporter during a visit to France, Grace hides out in Sophie Duval's perfume shop. This unexpected brush with fame turns Sophie's life in a new direction both professionally as well as personally. James Henderson, the reporter who was searching for Grace, becomes a fixture in Sophie's life. However, both lament the life circumstances that threaten to keep them apart.

The book alternates between Sophie and James' POV, Grace forging a friendship/acquaintanceship with each of them. Perhaps I'm biased being a fan of Old Hollywood and an admirer of Grace Kelly to begin with, but their interactions with her are the heart and soul of the book. James and Sophie have interesting storylines as well (both together and separately), but for me, it was all about Grace as she became Princess Grace of Monaco.

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lyntrom

Beautifully told story

Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2020

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The authors did an excellent job of weaving their story about an English photographer and a French "perfumier" with real life fairy tale of the marriage of the American actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier of Monaco. When Grace Kelly is in Cannes to attend the film festival, she escapes a photographer by running into a small perfume shop and asking help from the owner, Sophie, to "hide" her. James, the photographer follows but is sent away empty handed by the owner, who he finds enchanting. The story does an excellent job of developing all of the characters and portraying a glimpse of the glamour when the Hollywood stars descended on Cannes in the 1950s for their film festival. The chance events that follow between Grace, James and Sophie create a fascinating story of love, tragedy and personal fulfillment that makes for an excellent read.

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Reviewed in Brazil on August 18, 2020

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Lasse Pettersson

A very enjoyable read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2020

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I liked this book a lot. Sweet story, well written and lovely setting.

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Angart

A very ‘Graceful’ Love Story.

Reviewed in Australia on September 5, 2019

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Full of Fifties fun and frivolity, this novel set in the beautiful Cote d’Azur, cleverly links together two separate love stories, one real and one fictional. The well researched tale of Grace Kelly’s meeting and subsequent marriage to Prince Rainer of Monaco , is interwoven with a parallel romance between a French perfume maker and an English photographer. I particularly relished the ‘Grace Kelly’ details. An ‘unputdownable’ read!

BookWorm

Charming Romance in Monaco

Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2019

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This is categorized as biographical historic fiction, but I found this to be a romance novel. Luckily I enjoy a well written romance. The description of this novel is a bit misleading as this book has very little to do with Grace Kelly's life other than her getting married as the backdrop to the actual story, which might disappoint some readers. Having said that, I did enjoy the story of Sophie, her perfumes and her relationship with reporter James. The story and characters were endearing, charming and the story was engaging and tastefully rendered. It was an easy, light and enjoyable read for me.

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