Awardwinning author Denny S. Bryce and USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight collaborate on a brilliant novel that uncovers the boundarybreaking, genuine friendship between Ella Fitzgerald, the Queen of Jazz, and iconic movie star Marilyn Monroe.One woman was recognized as the premiere singer of her era with perfect pitch and tireless ambition.One woman was the most glamorous star in Hollywood, a sex symbol who took the world by storm.And their friendship was fast and firm1952 Ella Fitzgerald is a renowned jazz singer whose only roadblock to longevity is societys attitude toward women and race. Marilyn Monroes star is rising despite ongoing battles with movie studio bigwigs and boyfriends. When she needs help with her singing, she wants only the bestand the best is the brilliant Ella Fitzgerald. But Ella isnt a singing teacher and declinesthen the two women meet, and to everyones surprise but their own, they become fast friends. On the surface, what could they have in common? Yet each was underestimated by the men in their liveshusbands, managers, hangerson. And both were determined to gain. Each fought for professional independence and personal agency in a time when women were expected to surrender control to those same men. This novel reveals and celebrates their surprising bond over a decade and serves as a poignant reminder of how true friendship can cross differences to bolster and sustain us through haunting heartbreak and wild success.

Binding: Paperback;386 pages; Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; Classification: FA; Weight: 414 g; Dimensions: 134 x 203 x 25

Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.

Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Click here to view our full Returns Policy.