Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.
Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ’80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.
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Why read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?
Published in 2017, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo reflects contemporary themes and storytelling that resonates with today's readers.
Blending Romance with LGBTQ+, this book appeals to readers who appreciate stories that mix elements from more than one tradition.
Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Taylor Jenkins Reid's work and build a focused reading list.
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Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Who wrote The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
What genre is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo falls within Romance and LGBTQ+. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.
When was The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo published?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was first published in 2017 by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
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