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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan, Robin Miles
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 THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION
SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM

'Riveting, heart-wrenching and full of Old Hollywood glamour' BuzzFeed
'This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama' PopSugar

From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which 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.

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 is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?

Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.

Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. 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.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a mesmerizing journey through the splendour of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means and what it costs to face the truth.
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Critic reviews

Praise for Taylor Jenkins Reid

‘Spellbinding’ Emily Giffin

‘Full of raw human emotion’ Beth O’Leary

‘An entirely fresh and new perspective on what can happen after the "happily ever after”’ Jen Lancaster

‘The very best of Classic Hollywood intrigue, a delicious twist and incisive commentary on the wages of stardom’ Anne Helen Petersen

‘I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun’ Dolly Alderton

‘The characters were beautifully layered and complex... captured my heart’ Reese Witherspoon

‘Everyone should read this’ Claudia Winkleman

‘Dramatic, salacious and oh-so-romantic’ Woman & Home

‘Wildy addictive’ PopSugar

‘Glamour, ambition and shocking secrets’ People

‘Earth-shaking… you will flip for this epic love story’ Cosmopolitan

‘Heartwrenching’ Us Weekly

‘Reid masterfully grabs hold of the heartstrings and doesn't let go’ Publishers Weekly

‘No one does life and love better’ InStyle
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The concept of this story is original and intriguing and once started , I knew I wanted to finish it .It started to fall down as the amount of times Evelyn
Hugo married increased, not because of the number of them , but because of the reasons behind them ! I think when reading a good work of fiction, one can suspend disbelief and be swept away by the story. This became impossible for me half way through. Nevertheless, it’s a good romp , ideal holiday reading , and worth a listen .

A mixed bag ..

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I really loved this book. It is beautifully read. it really gets going towards the end and made me cry

Loved

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A beautifully written story with captivating narration.
This story had me hooked from the start. If you are on the fence about this one, don't be it was worth the credit.

Fantastic story

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The audio book caught my imagination- the audio was perfect. I found my attention completely captured.

An excellent listen !

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A fascinating story, written so well & kept me gripped the whole time. The plot twists had my jaw on the floor & the love I developed for each character had me in a trance whenever listening. Highly recommend

Couldn’t put it down!

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