Prince’s First Wife is Writing a Memoir

By Dianna Dilworth 

Prince’s first wife, Mayte Garcia, is working on a memoir.

Hachette Books has acquired the title, The Most Beautiful. The book is scheduled to be published in April 2017, to mark the one-year anniversary of Prince’s death. The book recounts Garcia’s personal life with Prince: from the day they met backstage to the loss of their children which ended their romantic relationship.

“For many years, people have encouraged me to share my story,” said Garcia in a statement. “Prince was loved the world over but few knew him intimately. And ours was a rare, almost otherworldly connection. I want to share our love story, and with it the highs and lows—always coming from a loving place, as this man is still part of my family and always will be.”

Hachette’s executive editor Michelle Howry acquired the world rights to the title and will edit the book. Jennifer Gates, of the Zachary Shuster Harmsworth Literary Agency, represented Garcia.