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This stunning novel plunges into the tumultuous life of screen icon Katharine Hepburn, a star whose fierce...
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This 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. "Filled with intrigue and old Hollywood glamour . . . An addictive read!"--People
"A riveting and unputdownable journey through fame, rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of authenticity."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline
When 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. Los 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. Surrounded 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. The author of New York Times Notable Book Vanessa and Her Sister has created a propulsive, emotionally charged novel exploring the cost of fame. With sharp prose and unforgettable characters, The Original is a story of love, aspiration, and the price of living authentically.
Author: Priya Parmar
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.86w x 1.24d
ISBN: 9780593984130
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/02/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
Priya Parmar is the author of the novels Exit the Actress and Vanessa and Her Sister, a New York Times Notable Book. Co-author of the musical Sylvia (London Old Vic), she lives between London and Connecticut with her family and four rescue dogs.
"A riveting and unputdownable journey through fame, rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of authenticity."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline
When 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. Los 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. Surrounded 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. The author of New York Times Notable Book Vanessa and Her Sister has created a propulsive, emotionally charged novel exploring the cost of fame. With sharp prose and unforgettable characters, The Original is a story of love, aspiration, and the price of living authentically.
Author: Priya Parmar
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.86w x 1.24d
ISBN: 9780593984130
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/02/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
Priya Parmar is the author of the novels Exit the Actress and Vanessa and Her Sister, a New York Times Notable Book. Co-author of the musical Sylvia (London Old Vic), she lives between London and Connecticut with her family and four rescue dogs.
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