{"product_id":"the-seven-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo","title":"The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo","description":"The story follows Monique Grant, an unknown magazine journalist who is unexpectedly chosen to interview legendary, reclusive Hollywood actress Evelyn Hugo. Now in her late 70s, Evelyn wants to tell her life story at last—but only to Monique.\n\nEvelyn recounts her rise from a poor Cuban American girl in New York to a glamorous Old Hollywood icon. Along the way, she details her seven marriages, each one serving a strategic purpose—status, protection, career advancement, or public image—rather than romantic fulfillment. As Evelyn’s narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the love of her life was not one of her husbands, but Celia St. James, a fellow actress. Because of the intense homophobia of the era, Evelyn and Celia are forced to keep their relationship secret, enduring years of separation, misunderstandings, and sacrifice.\n\nThe novel explores the harsh realities of Hollywood’s sexism, racism, and homophobia, and the personal costs of fame. Evelyn is unapologetically complex—ambitious, flawed, and often ruthless—yet deeply human.\n\nAs Monique listens, she gradually discovers that Evelyn chose her for a personal reason: Evelyn’s actions in the past indirectly caused the death of Monique’s father. This revelation forces Monique to confront grief, anger, and forgiveness. After Evelyn’s death, Monique publishes her story, reclaiming her own voice and career in the process.\nTidy condition minor water damage to the last few pages, not significant, binding very good.","brand":"Thrift Reads","offers":[{"title":"Good \/ 680c8550a96","offer_id":48068090724503,"sku":"9781398515697-GD-000130001","price":8.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/9002\/8951\/files\/25610823482685.jpg?v=1785059994","url":"https:\/\/thriftreads.co.nz\/products\/the-seven-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo","provider":"Thrift Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}