Grace Metalious
Grace Metalious was an American author best known for her controversial novel 'Peyton Place,' which became a bestseller and was later adapted into a successful film and television series.
Books
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1. Peyton Place
Set in a small New England town, the novel explores the lives and scandalous interactions of its residents. The story delves into themes of hypocrisy, social inequities, and moral bankruptcy, all hidden behind the façade of respectability. It follows the lives of three women in particular, each of whom grapples with issues like illicit love affairs, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. The book, with its explicit descriptions and controversial themes, became a sensation upon its release.
The 1269th Greatest Book of All Time
