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On the night of November 29, 1981 Natalie Wood disappeared from her yacht, the Splendour, while visiting Catalina Island with her husband, Robert "R.J." Wagner and their friend, actor Christopher Walken. The beloved movie star's tragic drowning shook America, inspiring troves of magazine covers and media coverage.

What was originally reported to be an open-and-shut case of accidental drowning has been called into question over the years, and in 2011 the investigation was reopened. In 2018, at the urging of the public, it was reclassified as "suspicious." Ever since, the question has remained: What really happened to Natalie Wood?

Lana Wood, Natalie's younger sister, long suspected nefarious circumstances surrounding one of Hollywood's most notorious celebrity deaths. Her closest confidante from childhood, Lana stood witness to Natalie's life: the successes, the heartache, and her deepest pain. But there was tremendous fear about investigating the case. Uncertain of what her own search would unravel, and frightened of the possibilities, Lana stayed silent for years until she no longer could. She realized she was in denial about what was in front of her. She decided at this stage in her life that she had to uncover the secrets around Natalie's death, once and for all.

By elucidating previously unknown complications of Natalie's life, and offering new evidence from key parties involved in the investigation-including the boat's captain and other witnesses-Little Sister recounts Lana's search for the truth. The book brings to light explosive details that have been suppressed for decades. Ranging from the bonds that hold family together, to inconsistencies in interviews with detectives, to complications with evidence, this story of sisterhood and mystery presents a fresh perspective on a night that has long been fodder for Hollywood lore.

"I've waited 40 years to finally unburden myself about what happened to my sister Natalie Wood. I'm finally sharing everything I know now and what I knew then but was not ready to or brave enough to reveal. This book will shed new light on my life with Natalie, leading up to, and culminating in the events surrounding her death." - Lana Wood