Blonde Dust

A heartfelt Hollywood tale about a reimagined friendship between Marilyn Monroe and a young maid whose life will be changed forever, from the New York Times bestselling author of Sarah’s Key.
 
“A lovely portrait of female friendship, loss, and the unexpected ways in which a life can change. Haunting." —Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women
 
Pauline, a young chambermaid who works at the legendary Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada, is asked to step in for a colleague and clean Suite 614. Although she was told the rooms were empty, a dazed, sleepy woman appears before her. This is Mrs. Miller, aka Marilyn Monroe, whose stay in Reno coincides with the breakdown of her marriage to Arthur Miller and the filming of what was to be her last film, The Misfits.  
 
Set in the American West in 1960 where the mustang horses run wild, an unexpected friendship unfolds between the most famous movie star in the world and a young cleaning woman whose life will be changed forever through the course of a few weeks. A testament to the enduring power of female friendship and a reimagining of a side of Marilyn Monroe that has never been seen before.
 
“Tatiana De Rosnay is a master craftsman who brings characters to life in real worlds. With her keen eye for detail and with great emotional sweep, de Rosnay captures the American west, the fragility and humor of Monroe, and the unforgettable friendship the star forges with Pauline. This is a Hollywood tale with heart." ―Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The View from Lake Como