What an adventure Juliette Fay has taken her readers on! The once small village named Hollywood in the early 1900's has a fascinating history, the beginnings of which I'd never known. Ms. Fay concocted a fanciful tale about 3 friends' journeys in early Tinseltown. I was immediately transported "backstage" to the reality behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood in the 1920's. Irene, Henry, and Millie were irresistible characters with unique qualities, who developed a beautiful friendship. Pulling from the real-life experiences of various big names in old Hollywood, Fay created a story that propelled the reader along in an entertaining tribute to that place which has captured Americans' curiosity from its inception. Having visited Hollywood many a time in my youth during summer vacations, this novel caused me to reminisce rather unexpectedly.
Look for the release of this "star" on April 16th!
Many thanks to Gallery Books and NetGalley for gifting me with this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Read 2/28/19
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