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This is the story of Hollywood's favorite movie star, Miranda Lane, and the seemingly unstoppable force that threatens to destroy her. Fame, fortune, and everlasting love are all at stake. Reporter Peter Brooks is researching the background of grown-up child star Miranda Lane, whos become controversial for her outspoken support of the civil rights movement. What he finds is a monumental Mommy Dearest relationshipand a potentially deadly secret . . . a Movieland romantic thriller. Ben Steelman, Wilmington Star Fottrell writes with an insiders view of show business that fans of Jackie Collins or Sydney Sheldon will connect with . . . The Chronicle, Pleasantville, NY