{"product_id":"the-original-hardcover-1","title":"The Original - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePriya Parmar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.24 x 8.5 x 5.86 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057150619949,"sku":"9780593984130","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-original-hardcover-2770863.webp?v=1780168867","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-original-hardcover-1","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}