The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel

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BuzzFeed "The epic adventures Evelyn creates over the course of a lifetime will leave every reader mesmerized. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has big, juicy secrets at its heart-- not just about the surprising identity of movie star Evelyn Hugo's true love, but of the lengths she has gone to protect that mysterious lover. Come for the glam old Hollywood vibes; stay for a touching tale of a young reporter and a silver-screen legend. Brimming with heartache, betrayal, and a lifetime of Hollywood gossip, this raucous novel will seduce you even as it leaves you wanting more.

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: The Sunday Times Bestseller

Yes, Evelyn Hugo is the glamorous idol you admire, but she's also the relentless fighter you aspire to be. Movie icon Evelyn Hugo, now a recluse at 79, unfurls the story of her glamorous life and her scandalous seven marriages. This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is the total package: the very best of Classic Hollywood intrigue, a delicious twist, and incisive commentary on the wages of stardom, especially for women. Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Paperback) - Waterstones

Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is one of the most captivating reads of 2017. Her life's story is heartbreaking, yet beautiful and will keep readers captivated until the very last page. 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. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. PopSugar In this entrancing novel "that speaks to the Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor in us all" (Kirkus Reviews), a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.The epic adventures Evelyn creates over the course of a lifetime will leave every reader mesmerized. In her latest mesmerizing tale, Reid transports readers back to Hollywood's heyday with a heroine in the likes of -- but more intriguing than -- Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Katherine Hepburn. Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. Taylor Jenkins Reid has drawn a rich, emotionally complex heroine who is so real that you'll forget she only lives in the pages of a book. This is an utterly compelling dance with love and tragedy, sometimes both at once; you'll laugh with Evelyn, cry with her, ache with her, and then go back to page one and do it all over again.