Janine, an ambitious poor girl, has one goal in her life: to escape the misery of her working-class neighborhood and climb the social ladder. With her impressive appearance as her only ticket, she decides to participate in a beauty pageant, where she wins the title of Star Hellas. As the most beautiful crowned beauty, she draws all the media attention and goes from complete obscurity to the center of unexpected fame, which intoxicates and captivates her. Angelos Rasmanis, a famous fashion designer, takes her under his wing, and with his guidance and advice, she becomes a top-tier television star. Janine cashes in on her success, paying any price to become a member of the social elite she had admired for years in the society columns. Moral values cease to exist in the face of money, glamour, and glory. But the world of fashion and television has dark backstage areas, with laws she must obey. First and foremost, she must hide the existence of her mother and forget where she came from...

When the glitter from the curtain of fame begins to scatter and the spotlight's shine fades, the dark backstage doors open, and you are confronted with reality.

Reissue of the book: "The Waltz of Porcelain Stars" (A. A. Livani Publishing House, 1999).