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.This is 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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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel (*LARGE PRINT)
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.This is 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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Rezension von KalypsoAbsolutely incredible! Such an amazing, important and so very touching story. It's about feminism, womens- rights, queer- rights, queer- history, societal pressure, sexism, racism, forgivness and bravervy. But most of all, it's a story about love. In all forms. Romantic and sexual love. The deep and all- consuming true love. The love between platonic soulmates. The love between a parent and a child. The love for your family. Love and respect for your friends. This book really moved me. The plot is so fantastically planned and at the end I was bawling my eyes out. Such an amazing story!
Rezension von Cosima Ari Ich lieb dieses Buch!!
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Rezension von Hannah NeleIch hatte es so lange auf meiner Liste und hab es doch irgendwie immer aufgeschoben. Ich dachte es sei eine einfache Romanze und darauf hatte ich lange keine Lust. Jetzt habe ich endlich dazu gegriffen und es in 3 Tagen durchgelesen. Es war so toll geschrieben und ist viel viel mehr als ich erwartete! Einer meiner Lieblingsreads 2025. Und definitiv ein Buch das ich jedem Menschen empfehlen würde! 🥹 PS: Ich hab bei den letzten Kapiteln dann heulend am Strand gehockt. Nur als kleine Vorwarnung!