The shaded letters spell the name of a personality (or character). It shows a picture of a woman with shoulder-length grey hair (the face is blurred). She looks quite slim and mature in years. Here...
5d. See 1922 for an unholy alliance. (3,6) ?h? T?e?t?
2d. Tip top lead for a writer. (6) ?e?p??
12a/14d. A ...story can be played out within its small walls (5,5) ?o??? H?u?e...