Edith Venter is a celebrity divorcee, mother, events organiser and fashionista. Known for her style and impeccable taste, she is a regular face in the society pages of local newspapers and magazines. She first came into the public eye as the Sunday Times Best Dressed Woman of 1989, but who is the private person behind the public persona, and why has Edith Venter remained an enduring and popular presence in the world of celebrity when others have faded into obscurity?

Now, for the first time, readers are afforded a rare glimpse into the life of this South African style icon. This book will dispel the myth that rich, famous people have everything their own way, or that money can buy happiness. From extreme wealth to near-bankruptcy, from happiness to despair and back again, Edith’s story proves that the art of good living is about much more than a hefty bank balance. As inspiring, warm and funny as the woman herself, this book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what goes on behind the gilded doors of the rich and famous.