Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. When she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant to write her story, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious apartment, Monique listens as Evelyn unfurls a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. As Evelyn's story nears its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique's own in tragic and irreversible ways.
Reader Buzz ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads (4.4/5 from 1.5M+ ratings) — "A dazzling, heartbreaking portrait of old Hollywood glamour and queer love." / "Some felt the pacing dipped in the middle, but the emotional payoff is unforgettable."
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Recommendations Perfect for fans of Malibu Rising or Daisy Jones & The Six (Taylor Jenkins Reid), Lessons in Chemistry (Bonnie Garmus), or Circe (Madeline Miller). A must for readers who love morally complex women and sweeping, cinematic narratives.
