Binding: Paperback
Description: In this stunning new novel bestselling author Gill Paul reveals the unknown history of cosmetic titans Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein and their infamous rivalry that spanned not only decades but also broken marriages personal tragedies and a world that was changing dramatically for women perfect for fans of Fiona Davis Marie Benedict and Beatriz Williams. Who would have guessed that the business of making women beautiful was so cutthroat? They could have been allies: two self - made millionaires who invented a global industry in an era when wife and mother were supposed to be the highest goals for their sex. Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein each founded empires built on grit and determination and yet they became locked in a feud spanning three continents two world wars and the Great Depression. Brought up in poverty Canadian - born Elizabeth Arden changed popular opinion persuading women from all walks of life to buy skincare products that promised them youth and beauty. Helena Rubinstein left her native Poland and launched her company with scientific claims about her miracle creams made with anti - ageing herbs. And when it came to business nothing was off - limits: poaching each other's employees copying each other's products planting spies hiring ex - husbands and one - upping each other every chance they had. This was a rivalry from which there was no surrender! And through it all were two women bold brazen and determined to succeed no matter the personal cost. In this sweeping novel from the bestselling author of Jackie and Maria and The Manhattan Girls two larger - than life fashion icons come alive with all their passion bitterness and ambition as they each try to live the American dream.
Title: A Beautiful Rival A Novel Of Helena Rubinstein And Elizabeth Arden
Author(s): Paul Gill
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780063245112
Pages: 384 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 9/5/2023