{"product_id":"the-original-9780593984130","title":"The Original","description":"\u003cb\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\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Filled with intrigue and old Hollywood glamour . . . An addictive read!\"--\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A riveting and unputdownable journey through fame, rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of authenticity.\"--#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Christina Baker Kline\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe author of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book \u003ci\u003eVanessa and Her Sister\u003c\/i\u003e has created a propulsive, emotionally charged novel exploring the cost of fame. With sharp prose and unforgettable characters, \u003ci\u003eThe Original\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of love, aspiration, and the price of living authentically.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Priya Parmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ballantine Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.86w x 1.24d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593984130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePriya Parmar\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the novels \u003ci\u003eExit the Actress\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVanessa and Her Sister, \u003c\/i\u003e a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book. Co-author of the musical \u003ci\u003eSylvia\u003c\/i\u003e (London Old Vic), she lives between London and Connecticut with her family and four rescue dogs.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Priya Parmar \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47897228050589,"sku":"9780593984130","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ab36ea51-8a80-4a50-a01c-725fc8a53f79.jpg?v=1778004136","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-original-9780593984130","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}