{"product_id":"9780062222671_the-house-of-gucci","title":"The House of Gucci","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE from director Ridley Scott, starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho killed Maurizio Gucci? Discover the sensational true story of murder, madness, glamour, and greed that shook the Gucci dynasty–and inspired the blockbuster film.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A riveting account ... has the holding power and pace of an engaging novel.” —Bloomberg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the morning of March 27, 1995, four quick shots cracked through Milan’s elegant streets. Maurizio Gucci, heir to the fabulous Italian fashion dynasty, had been ambushed, slain on the steps to his office by an unknown gunman. Two years later, Milan’s chief of police entered the sumptuous palazzo of Maurizio’s ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani—nicknamed “the Black Widow” by the press—and arrested her for the murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid Patrizia kill her ex-husband because his spending was wildly out of control? Did she do it because he was preparing to marry his mistress? Or is it possible Patrizia didn’t do it at all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gucci story is one of glitz, glamour, and intrigue—a chronicle of the rise, near fall, and subsequent resurgence of a fashion dynasty. Beautifully written, impeccably researched, and widely acclaimed, \u003ci\u003eThe House of Gucci\u003c\/i\u003e is a page-turning true crime account of high fashion, high finance, and heartrending personal tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis riveting account of the Gucci family breaks down the decades of glamour and greed that led to murder:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Fashion Dynasty:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow the rise of the Gucci empire from a small Florentine leather shop to a global symbol of glamour, and the family rivalries that threatened to tear it all apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA High-Stakes Betrayal:\u003c\/b\u003e Uncover the story of Maurizio Gucci, the heir who fought for control of the company, and the personal and financial troubles that made him a target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Black Widow:\u003c\/b\u003e Delve into the life of Patrizia Reggiani, Maurizio’s ambitious ex-wife, and the critical question at the heart of the case: Did she order the murder of her husband?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeticulous Investigation:\u003c\/b\u003e Based on impeccable research, this book pieces together the shocking murder mystery that captivated the world, from the shots fired in Milan to the dramatic courtroom trial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sara Gay Forden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132735701141,"sku":"9780062222671","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062222671.jpg?v=1776887906","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062222671_the-house-of-gucci","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}