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Book SynopsisAging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready totell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she choosesunknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astoundedthan Monique herself. Why her? Whynow?Moniqueis not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and herprofessional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected herto write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity tojumpstart her career.Summonedto Evelyn's luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actresstells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to herdecision to leave show business in the 80s, and, of course, the sevenhusbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition,unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel avery real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn's story nears itsconclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique's own intragic and irreversible ways.
