''The Little White Car'' is a novel by British author

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, published under the pen name Danuta de Rhodes in 2004 by Canongate. It has been translated into 12 languages. The book's premise, based on real-world evidence, is that the car carrying Diana, Princess of Wales collided with a white Fiat Uno just before it

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on August 31, 1997.

Plot introduction

In Paris, Veronique has just split up with her boyfriend and is driving home in her "little white car." While passing through a tunnel in central Paris, a large car approaches from behind at high speed. Veronique is determined to not let it pass, and it collides with the back of her car and crashes. Seeing the news next morning, Veronique realizes that she killed a princess. The remainder of the book tells of Veronique's life and loves before the crash, and the subsequent efforts to conceal her involvement.

References

External links

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'' and the '' Sunday Telegraph'') 2004 British novels Novels set in Paris Secret histories Works published under a pseudonym Works by Dan Rhodes Novels based on actual events Books about Diana, Princess of Wales Fiction set in 1997 Canongate Books books {{2000s-novel-stub