Blonde Dust, Tatiana de Rosnay
Blonde Dust, Tatiana de Rosnay
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Blonde Dust

Author: Tatiana de Rosnay

Narrator: Caroline Hewitt

Unabridged: 7 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/03/2025


Synopsis

“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
 
A “Hollywood tale with heart” 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. (Adriana Trigiani)

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.

About Tatiana de Rosnay

Tatiana de Rosnay is the author of over ten novels, including the New York Times bestseller Sarah's Key, an international sensation with over 11 million copies in 44 countries worldwide. Together with Dan Brown, Stephenie Meyer, and Stieg Larsson, she has been named one of the top ten fiction writers in Europe. De Rosnay lives in Paris.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cheryl on May 26, 2025

Really enjoy reading about Old Hollywood so when I had the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Blond Dust I jumped on it. The synopsis told me that this was the story of the fabulous Marilyn Monroe and her friendship with a first generation French woman Pauline who worked as a maid in a Reno, Nev......more

Goodreads review by Lina on June 02, 2025

3.25 / 5 Stars It was fun to read historical fiction as a change of pace. The book is divided into three time periods: the current time in 2000 when the Mapes Hotel is demolished, 1960 when Pauline meets Marilyn Monroe while Marilyn is staying at the Mapes and Pauline is working at housekeeping, and......more

Goodreads review by "Avonna on June 19, 2025

Review to follow soon.......more

Goodreads review by Meghan W. on April 29, 2025

While BLONDE DUST had a very engaging premise, and I was very thankful to have received an ARC (ebook & physical copy), this book was just not for me. The writing style was hard for me to follow, and at times I got lost regarding who was talking and whose point of view it was from. I think this book......more

Goodreads review by BookstagramSam on June 11, 2025

I love Marilyn Monroe, old Hollywood, and some historical fiction. This book was great. Beautiful character development with Pauline. I love the historical tie in with the Mapes Hotel and seeing the behind the scenes of glitz and glam. This is a story about how one person can completely change your......more


Quotes

“This is a remarkable historical novel, a book which brings to light a disturbing and deliberately hidden aspect of French behavior towards Jews during World War II. Like Sophie's Choice, it's a book that impresses itself upon one's heart and soul forever.” Praise for Sarah's KeyNaomi Ragen, Author of THE SATURDAY WIFE and THE COVENANT

“Triumphant…de Rosnay stokes the Malegardes’ histories with raw and powerful reminisces and gorgeous descriptions. This is an emotional tour de force and a thoughtful, deliberate examination of personal tragedy and the possibility of redemption.” Praise for The Rain WatcherPublishers Weekly

“An excellent read….This outstanding biography will attract Daphne du Maurier devotees of all ages." Praise for Manderley ForeverLibrary Journal (Starred Review)