In the 1940s, Billy Grenville, heir to one of New York's largest fortunes, falls in love with Ann Arden, a chorus girl. Despite his mother Alice's disapproval, Billy marries Ann. Ann, determined to erase her humble origins, strives to be accepted into high society. Years later, Billy dies under mysterious circumstances, and Ann is accused of murder. Though she is acquitted, the mystery remains unsolved. Will Ann finally reveal the truth to a writer she meets on a cruise? Published in 1985, The Two Mrs. Grenvilles is a gripping tale of intrigue and a sharp portrait of America's high society.