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Refreshing eyewitness account of Grace Kelly's life and marriage as Princess Grace

Appreciation:

"This is a definitive book on the real Princess Grace from one who knew her personally. This is a delightfully enjoyable read that gives insight to the real Princess Grace. It is well written and based on fact. This book is not conjecture. It is written by one who was her personal confident. Very enjoyable read" - American Library Association member READ MORE TESTIMONIALS

My Days with Princess Grace of Monaco Book

What was it like to be best friends for 25 years with a princess who has become an iconic legend? A behind-the-scenes account of what Grace Kelly's life and marriage was really like, after she became Princess Grace of Monaco. Intimate stories that only the closest of friends can share, including a 17-day vacation with her family the month before Grace’s tragic death - with over 70 never-before-seen personal photos, letters and diaries that offer refreshing insights not found anywhere else. 

Note: Although the book “My Days with Princess Grace of Monaco” contains the detailed true story of the historic crisis in which Grace Kelly was to return to Hollywood at a time when Prince Rainier almost lost his crown and country, it is not affiliated with the Nicole Kidman movie "Grace of Monaco" 

Appreciation:

" A wonderful and thoughtful memoir of a friendship with a much beloved public figure. Respectfully remembered at every turn, never salacious or gossipy, this book is a fabulous tribute to Princess Grace. Just beautiful." - READ MORE TESTIMONIALS

What was Grace Kelly really like after she became Princess Grace of Monaco
Insights Revealed - Grace Kelly
Joan Dale - Author

Appreciation:

"Just wanted to say, Thank you, over and over again for letting this book be published. I ordered it two weeks ago from Amazon, I have not be able to to put in down .It is so refreshing, so well written. It draws you in, feeling as though you there. I have read many books on Grace Kelly, as I was a young girl, when she married, and thought she was such a vision on her day and began a scrape book. I can honestly tell you, of all the books I have read, this book has given me the most enjoyment, non of the negative things others have written. Your dear Mother, gave us the insight into the true essence of Princess Grace. So Again, I thank you. Thank you for sharing."

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This is a sample of the chapter, "Days of Crisis", a detailed eyewitness account of what really happened during the 1962 crisis between Monaco and France, when Grace Kelly was to return to Hollywood at a time when Prince Rainier almost lost his crown and country. Joan Dale was Princess Grace's closest friend in Monaco, and Martin Dale (a former U.S. Diplomat) was Prince Rainier's closest advisor at that time – many of the incidents involved in the crisis revolved around them.

Martin Dale - Privy Counselor to Prince Rainier of Monaco

Dale

Newsweek Article

Joan Dale - Lady in Waiting - Princess Grace of Monaco

Author

Supporting Documentation

Pamela Grace Dale - God-Daugther - Princess Grace of Monaco

Co-Author

Supporting Documentation

Prince Rainier - Monaco 1962 Crisis

Monaco 1962

Prince Rainier Interview

Genre: Memoir / Biography / Royalty

Title: My Days with Princess Grace of Monaco

Subtitle: Our 25-Year Friendship, Beyond Grace Kelly

Author: Joan Dale

ISBN: 978-1-895885-08-8

Hardcover Price: $34.95

Number of Pages: 352 (including 35 pages of personal photographs)

Retail Release FALL 2014

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Distributors/Wholesalers: Ingram

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“My Days with Princess Grace of Monaco” is in no way affiliated with the Nicole Kidman film “Grace of Monaco”

despite this book featuring the compelling true story and eyewitness account of the movie’s fictionalized portrayal

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