House of Gucci

<p><strong>NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE from director Ridley Scott starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver</strong></p><p><strong>Who killed Maurizio Gucci? Discover the sensational true story of murder madness glamour and greed that shook the Gucci dynasty-and inspired the blockbuster film.</strong></p><p><strong>A riveting account ... has the holding power and pace of an engaging novel. --Bloomberg</strong></p><p>On the morning of March 27 1995 four quick shots cracked through Milan's elegant streets. Maurizio Gucci heir to the fabulous fashion dynasty had been ambushed slain on the steps to his office by an unknown gunman. Two years later Milan's chief of police entered the sumptuous palazzo of Maurizio's ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani--nicknamed the Black Widow by the press--and arrested her for the murder.</p><p>Did Patrizia kill her ex-husband because his spending was wildly out of control? Did she do it because he was preparing to marry his mistress? Or is it possible Patrizia didn't do it at all?</p><p>The Gucci story is one of glitz glamour and intrigue--a chronicle of the rise near fall and subsequent resurgence of a fashion dynasty. Beautifully written impeccably researched and widely acclaimed <em>The House of Gucci </em>is a page-turning account of high fashion high finance and heartrending personal tragedy.</p>