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The housekeeper for the sister of Jackie Kennedy, Her Serene Highness Lee Radziwill, Marlene meets celebrated author Truman Capote, and when he takes her under his wing as a writer, she sees his darker side--especially his penchant for mining his friends' private lives for material.

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May 1961: Marlene enters the Fifth Avenue apartment of Lee Radziwill to interview for the position of housekeeper and cook. The stylish wife of London-based Prince Stanislaw Radziwill, to the public Lee is always First Lady Jackie Kennedy's little sister. Lee entertains a dazzling array of famous figures: most regularly, celebrated author Truman Capote. He is at the height of his fame following the success of Breakfast at Tiffany's. Both know too well the feeling of being second-best. Though there are betrayals on either side over the next decade, Marlene sees Truman's darker side-- especially his penchant for mining his friends' private lives for material. -- adapted from back cover

Radziwill, Lee, 1933-2019 -- Fiction.

Capote, Truman, 1924-1984 -- Fiction.

Upper class -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction.

New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction.

Capote, Truman, 1924-1984.

Radziwill, Lee, 1933-2019.

Manners and customs.

Upper class.

New York (State) -- New York.

1900-1999

Biographical fiction.

Fiction.

Historical fiction.

Novels.

Biographical fiction.

Historical fiction.

Novels.

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