Great Big Beautiful Life

Alice Scott, a journalist, arrives on Little Crescent Island in Georgia to meet Margaret Ives, nicknamed The Tabloid Princess (3). A reclusive heiress of the Ives family, which held a media empire during Hollywood’s golden age, Margaret grew up in lavish wealth and married a famous musician. After living in the shadows for decades, she has decided to share her story and is interviewing Alice for the job. Jodi answers the door and leads Alice into Margaret’s coastal house. Its charm reminds Alice of why she’ll always call Georgia home, though she currently resides in Los Angeles.

Alice admits to having little experience writing biographies but plans to temporarily relocate to the island to be near Margaret and spend time with her. She emphasizes that she’ll accurately and truthfully tell the story from Margaret’s perspective. Surprisingly, Margaret counters that she doesn’t want her “version” of the story told but instead “the whole awful truth” (8). Alice agrees but is shaken by Margaret’s frankness. Margaret has another appointment at two o’clock and escorts Alice to the door. Alice is shocked to see