Afterword
In Hepburn’s Necklace, I sought to bring to life the summer of 1952 and the filming of Roman Holiday in Rome. Research on people involved in the filmmaking unearthed numerous written accounts and televised interviews, which provided many details incorporated into the story. It has been my privilege to imagine Ruby and Niccolò meeting and working on Roman Holiday.
As to scenes that included the film’s stars—Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, and Eddie Arnold, along with director William Wyler and costume designer Edith Head—the actions and conversations in these passages are fictional. The story is meant to celebrate collective efforts on a film loved by fans around the world.
On a personal note, I have long admired Audrey Hepburn for her grace, kindness, and strength of character.
