Few actresses convey the glamour of the great stars of another era quite like Julia Roberts. Yet, of all actresses working today, she has managed to retain a mystique that keeps fans and critics alike questioning what makes her tick. Now, celebrated biographer James Spada reveals for the first time how she got to be the highest paid woman in Hollywood and the truth behind her dramatic love life. From the fascinating details of her bohemian childhood in Georgia to what her glamorous life is really like, James Spada's explosive biography provides all of the answers to these questions and more.

Ernie Harding may have stolen Margie Kinnard's savings, but he didn't shatter her dreams of going to California to become a movie star. Help arrives from an unexpected source: Margie's long lost father. Newly widowed, he's also westward bound and offers Margie a ride. Soon after the two set off, the unthinkable happens. Ernie Harding reappears, and days later, Margie's father dies. Did he pass away peacefully in his sleep, or is Ernie guilty of more than theft? And will Margie allow her dreams of Hollywood to get sidetracked by Brad Hoyt, the handsome rancher who seems determined to protect her?