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A young woman wins the role of a lifetime in a film about a legendary heroine--
but the real drama is behind the scenes in this sumptuous historical epic from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic.
"Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia."--Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
1950s Hollywood: Every actress wants to play Salome, the
star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary woman whose
story has inspired artists since ancient times.
So when the film's mercurial director casts Vera Larios, an
unknown Mexican ingenue, in the lead role, she quickly becomes the talk
of the town. Vera also becomes an object of envy for Nancy Hartley, a
bit player whose career has stalled and who will do anything to win the
fame she believes she richly deserves.
Two actresses, both determined to make it to the top in Golden
Age Hollywood--a city overflowing with gossip, scandal, and
intrigue--make for a sizzling combination.
But this is the tale of three women, for it is also the story of
the princess Salome herself, consumed with desire for the fiery prophet
who foretells the doom of her stepfather, Herod: a woman torn between
the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart.
Before the curtain comes down, there will be tears and tragedy aplenty in this sexy Technicolor saga.
Review
"Intelligent, exciting, and written absolutely beautifully . . .
Moreno-Garcia proves, once again, that she is a master of her craft." Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Review
"I've long been a fan of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's writing--she's one of
the most versatile, quirky, and interesting writers around. In
The Seventh Veil of Salome, she reveals--veil by veil--layers of emotion, character, the Bible, and Hollywood. What a fun and compelling dance!" Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author of Lady Tan's Circle of Women
Review
"I've been a huge Silvia Moreno-Garcia fan since her sensational
Mexican Gothic, but this epic of 1950s Hollywood really hits my sweet spot.
The Seventh Veil of Salome is absolutely not to be missed!" Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye
About the Author
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of
Silver Nitrate, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Mexican Gothic, and
many other books. She has won the Locus and British Fantasy Awards for
her work as a novelist and the World Fantasy Award as an editor.