Title
The Original: A Novel
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
This Stunning Novel Plunges Into The Tumultuous Life Of Screen Icon Katharine Hepburn, A Star Whose Fierce Independence, Passionate Spirit, And Fluid Sexuality Shattered HollywoodS Rules And Redefined What It Meant To Be A Woman In Film.A Riveting And Unputdownable Journey Through Fame, Rebellion, And The Relentless Pursuit Of Authenticity.#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Christina Baker KlineA Bold, Breathtaking Novel About The Making Of Katharine HepburnVivid, Daring And Full Of Emotional Bite. This Is A Novel You Press Into Your Best FriendS Hands The Moment You Finish.Paula Mclain, New York Times Bestselling Author Of Skylark And The Paris Wifewhen 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 TwentyOne To Pursue An Acting Career Kate Is Lured To Hollywood, Accompanied By Her Lover, Laura.Los 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 StarBut Stars Must Play By The Rules And Kate, Brilliant, Bisexual, And StrongWilled, Refuses To Conform.Surrounded 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.The Author Of New York Times Notable Book Vanessa And Her Sister Has Created A Propulsive, Emotionally Charged Novel Exploring The Cost Of Fame. With Sharp Prose And Unforgettable Characters, The Original Is A Story Of Love, Aspiration, And The Price Of Living Authentically.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.