The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel

About this book

From Taylor Jenkins Reid a genius when it comes to stories about life and love (Redbook) comes an unforgettable and sweeping novel about one classic film actresss relentless rise to the topthe risks she took the loves she lost and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine. 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 in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband David has left her and her career has stagnated. Regardless of why Evelyn has chosen her to write her biography Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career. Summoned to Evelyns Upper East Side apartment Monique listens as Evelyn unfurls her story: from making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the late 80s and of course the seven husbands along the way. As Evelyns life unfoldsrevealing a ruthless ambition an unexpected friendship and a great forbidden loveMonique begins to feel a very a real connection to the actress. But as Evelyns story catches up with the present it becomes clear that her life intersects with Moniques own in tragic and irreversible ways. Written with Reids signature talent for creating complex likable characters (Real Simple) this is a fascinating journey through the splendor of Old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it meansand what it takesto face the truth.