The Seventh Veil of Salome

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A young woman wins the role of a lifetime in a film about a legendary heroinebut the real drama is behind the scenes in this sumptuous historical epic from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic.

Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia.Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

1950s Hollywood: Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary woman whose story has inspired artists since ancient times.

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.

Two actresses, both determined to make it to the top in Golden Age Hollywooda city overflowing with gossip, scandal, and intriguemake for a sizzling combination.

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, Herod: a woman torn between the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart.

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In Moreno-Garcias skillful hands, youll find the satisfaction of richly drawn characters, saturated settings and deftly constructed plot twists. . . . No matter the genregothic, horror, noirshell embody its essence with a verve all her own. The Seventh Veil of Salome, Moreno-Garcias tenth novel, is an old Hollywood tale crossed with fire and brimstone. And like her previous works, its a compulsive page turner [and] a shrewd examination of faith and desire.The New York Times Book 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

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, New York Times bestselling 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. The Seventh Veil of Salome is absolutely not to be missed!Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye

Ive long been a fan of Silvia Moreno-Garcias writingshes one of the most versatile, quirky, and interesting writers around. In The Seventh Veil of Salome, she revealsveil by veillayers of emotion, character, the Bible, and Hollywood. What a fun and compelling dance!Lisa See, New York Times 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

Intelligent, exciting, and written absolutely beautifully . . . Moreno-Garcia proves, once again, that she is a master of her craft.Kirkus Reviews, starred review

WithTheSeventh Veil of Salome, Moreno-Garcia turns that remarkable gift to a Hollywood story and conjures another piece of prose magic.BookPage,starred review

Author Bio

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of Silver Nitrate, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Mexican Gothic, and many other books. She has won the Locus and British Fantasy Awards for her work as a novelist and the World Fantasy Award as an editor.