Marilyn's Story : Thrown Away Children series

An unhealthy obsession and a dark secret spell trouble for Louise in a disturbing case…A baby is named ‘Marilyn’ after the Hollywood legend, Norma Jean.Marilyn inherits her mother’s fascination for Marilyn Monroe and develops an obsession with her alter-ego.She wears red lipstick and mirrors the curvy, platinum-blonde film star from a very young age.When her family is torn apart by tragedy, she finds herself in the care system.Suddenly placed with Louise, she turns the family’s longed-for summer holiday into an utter disaster. But is her diva behaviour masking a dark secret?