Price of Fame

In Price of Fame, Sylvia Jukes Morris explores the remarkable life of Clare Boothe Luce, a multifaceted figure who made her mark as a diplomat, journalist, and playwright while also pioneering scuba diving and experimenting with psychedelic drugs. This final installment reveals Luce's tumultuous marriage to influential publisher Henry Luce and her enduring relationships with iconic figures like Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy. Drawing from an extensive collection of Luce's private papers and personal access, Morris chronicles a life rich in ambition and accomplishment, earning Luce the title of "Woman of the Century."