From the back cover:
Rome 1961. The cameras roll on the film set of Cleopatra and the explosive Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton love affair is about to capture the world’s attention.

When Diana Bailey begins work as a historical advisor, tensions are running high. The film is in financial crisis and a media storm is brewing over the Taylor-Burton relationship.

Diana adjusts to a new life away from her troubled marriage, and strikes up a close friendship with Helen, a young make-up artist, as well as seeking solace in Ernesto, a charismatic member of the film crew. But Helen is harbouring a dark secret - one that will affect Diana in more ways than she could ever imagine…

Based on the title of this book, one could assume the focus is the Taylor-Burton affair. It certainly is part of the story but there is a lot more to this historical fiction than their relationship. This book is a real page turner, and I found it hard to put down! It is also interesting to read the author's notes at the back of the book regarding the making of the film "Cleopatra".