The Seventh Veil of Salome: the sumptuous historical epic from the author of MEX

Description: The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Andrew Eiden, Arthur Morey, Atlanta Amado, Caitlin Kelly, Cassandra Campbell, Frankie Corzo, Fred Sanders, Javier Prusky, Kristen DiMercurio The Red Tent meets Old Hollywood glamour in this extraordinary new novel by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Absolutely not to be missed - Kate Quinn on this sumptuous historical epic from the author of Mexican Gothic.Golden Age Hollywood - a city overflowing with gossip, scandal, and intrigue. Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary temptress.So when the films 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.As Vera navigates the glitz and the gilded glamour of her new city, Nancy follows silently behind, trying to take everything she believes Vera has been unfairly handed.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, Salome is a woman torn between the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart.And tragedy is waiting in the wings . . . for all three women.Will leave you spellbound - Fiona Davis Author Biography Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the multi-award-winning author of Mexican Gothic (a New York Times bestseller), Gods of Jade and Shadow (one of Time magazines top 100 fantasy novels of all time), The Beautiful Ones, Certain Dark Things, the noir thrillers Untamed Shore and Velvet Was The Night, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Silver Nitrate and the forthcoming The Seventh Veil of Salome. She has won the Locus and British Fantasy awards for her work as a novelist, and the World Fantasy Award as an editor. Born and brought up in Mexico, she now lives in Vancouver, Canada. Review When I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever-changing, and her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible. You never know what shes going to do, but you know it will be a page-turner * Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six *The author has proved with previous books like Mexican Gothic (2020) and Velvet Was the Night (2021) that shes a master storyteller who can move among genres with ease, so its no surprise that this foray into historical fiction is intelligent, exciting, and written absolutely beautifully. A rousing success: Moreno-Garcia proves, once again, that she is a master of her craft * Kirkus (starred review) *Using a kaleidoscope of perspectives, Moreno-Garcia skillfully depicts the rise of a starlet in 1950s Hollywood, capturing not only the glamour of poolside parties but also the sordid underbelly of the industry. That alone would be a great read, but she also weaves in the original story of Salome, adding rich layers to a story that bubbles with anticipation and will leave you spellbound. * Fiona Davis, author of The Spectacular *Ive been a huge Silvia Moreno-Garcia fan since her sensational Mexican Gothic, but this epic of 1950s Hollywood really hits my sweet spot! A pensive Mexican ingenue becomes the talk of Tinseltown when she lands the part of Salome in a big-budget sword-and-sandal biblical epic; meanwhile a jealous starlet schemes to steal her place in the spotlight. Against their splashy soundstage drama, the real Salome (or is she?) tells her own story of love, revenge, and betrayal. The Seventh Veil of Salome is absolutely not to be missed! * Kate Quinn, author of The Diamond Eye *Ive long been a fan of Silvia Moreno-Garcias writing. To me, shes 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, bestselling author of Lady Tans Circle of Women *This is a darkly thrilling gem of a novel, a page-turner that winds ever more tightly around its twin heroines as they navigate Biblical court intrigues and 1950s studio scandals. Like the best Hollywood epics, The Seventh Veil of Salome catches you in its spell and wont let go until the credits roll! * Helene Wecker, author of The Golem and the Jinni and The Hidden Palace *The tale is like the dance - hints, evasion, deception and revelation - and with a shocking outcome . . . a compelling, thought-provoking take * Stephen Cox, author of Our Child of the Stars *Its simply a book you cant tear yourself away from. We are treated to many points of view, balanced with the inner monologues of the main players . . . What Moreno-Garcia has come up with is a dazzling work of art * The Lady *[Moreno-Garcias] writing possesses liveliness and conviction * The Sunday Times *Truly remarkable, grippingly told, thoroughly recommended * Historical Novel Society *A gripping, glitzy tale * The Sunday Post *After reading and loving four of Silvia Moreno-Garcias books so far, Ive decided that I will read anything she writes * Cosmopolitan * Details ISBN152943100X Author Kristen DiMercurio Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781529431001 Format Hardcover Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General Pages 336 Publication Date 2024-08-06 UK Release Date 2024-08-06 NZ Release Date 2024-11-11 ISBN-10 152943100X Imprint Arcadia Books Subtitle the sumptuous historical epic from the author of MEXICAN GOTHIC AU Release Date 2024-11-11 Narrator Kristen DiMercurio We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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