Get the Summary of Renee Mallett's The 'Peyton Place' Murder in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The 'Peyton Place' Murder" by Renee Mallett delves into the life of novelist Grace Metalious and the real-life murder that may have inspired her famous novel "Peyton Place." Born Marie Grace De Repentigny, Metalious grew up in a French-Canadian immigrant community in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she developed a passion for storytelling. Despite her mother's aspirations for a better life, the family faced financial struggles, which Grace escaped through her writing...