Valley of the Dolls

The exploits and excesses of three pill-popping showbiz heroines: Anne, the smalltown girl supposedly modelled on Grace Kelly, who captivates a millionaire but falls for an English cad; Jennifer, the beautiful Marilyn Monroe clone who possesses everything – except immortality; and Neely, the ruthless Judy Garlandesque understudy-turned-superstar. As friends – and enemies – they learn the hard way that fame, fortune, beauty and stardom dont always equal happiness. Jacqueline Susanns sensational novel staked her claim as a pop pioneer, perfectly crystallized the decadence of the 1960s – and ushered in a whole new genre of mass-market fiction.