Dreamgirls - Denene Millner

A novelisation of the movie musical centred on the Motown era, starring Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson and Danny Glover. Set in the turbulent late 60s and early 70s, Dreamgirls follows the rise of a trio of women who have formed a promising girl group. They are soon discovered by an ambitious manager who offers them the opportunity of a lifetime. Gradually he takes control of the girls' look and sound eventually leading them to top billing. But soon the focus of the spotlight rests solely on the lead singer, casting a shadow on the others...