The Starlets

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'Author duo Kelly and Thorne (THE ANTIQUITY AFFAIR, 2023) return with a new historical thriller set in 1950s Hollywood . . . A fun, madcap romp through old Hollywood with an 'enemies to besties' twist, this book will be a hit with fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid's THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO (2019) and Ally Carter's THE BLONDE IDENTITY (2023).' * Booklist Review * 'Glamour. Danger. Adventure. Enemies to besties. Yes, please! This book has just the right touches of killer (pun intended) locations that our heroines get to zip around Europe like an exploded champagne cork. Throw in some Hollywood touches, Esther Williams vibes, and this story is served like the perfect cocktail.' * J'nell Ciesielski, author of THE WINGED TIARA * 'In their second collaboration (after THE ANTIQUITY AFFAIR), Kelly and Thorne brilliantly capture both the glamour and grit of Golden Age Hollywood and then deftly fold this into an entertaining plot imbued with just the right measure of danger . . . Pass the popcorn and settle in for a terrific time with this seamlessly crafted blend of historical fiction and old-school suspense.' * Library Journal Starred Review * 'Kelly and Thorne are a phenomenal duo . . . two brilliant authors with boundless talent and a singularly remarkable voice.' * Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of the Finlay Donovan series * 'Kelly and Thorne follow up THE ANTIQUITY AFFAIR with a spry and suspenseful crime novel set just after Hollywood's golden age . . . Kelly and Thorne make a clichand eacute;d setup entirely their own, wringing surprising depth from Vivienne and Lottie's mutual thawing without skimping on action or sumptuous descriptions of France and Italy. For movie buffs, this will be as welcome as a cool breeze on a hot day.' * Publishers Weekly Starred Review * 'Lights! Camera! Action! Once again, Kelly and Thorne have created a heart-pounding story of non-stop adventure and irrepressible fun . . . I enjoyed every moment of this 1950s glamorous adventure that whisked me from Hollywood to Italy, with a delightful stop in Monaco to visit America's favorite Princess Grace, and back to Hollywood again with two leading ladies who know who they are and have the courage to chase what they want. A must read!' * Katherine Reay, bestselling author of THE BERLIN LETTERS * 'The glam of old Hollywood meets the empowerment vibe of BARBIE in this fast-paced European adventure that turns on-screen rivals into off-screen allies. Energetic, funny, and loads of fun.' * Lori Goldstein, author of LOVE, THEODOSIA: A NOVEL OF THEODOSIA BURR AND PHILIP HAMILTON * 'THE STARLETS captivates from the first sentence. Brimming with Old Hollywood glamour, a twisty plot, and feuding film stars navigating increasingly sticky situations, this atmospheric, engrossing caper is your next must-read!' * Rachel Linden, bestselling author of THE ENLIGHTENMENT OF BEES and THE MAGIC OF LEMON DROP PIE * 'THE STARLETS is the most fun I've had inside the pages of a book in a long time. The novel flips 'friends to foe' on its head, putting two competing actresses in the spotlight, transforming the starlets from adversaries to allies as they race across Europe to take down a kingpin. Shenanigans, quick thinking, and a cat-and-mouse game ensue. A propulsive, page-turning romp perfect for book clubs.' * Jenni L. Walsh, USA TODAY bestselling author * 'Well-crafted and deliciously devourable, THE STARLETS tosses you onto a Hollywood movie set filled with everything you'd expect and want--glitz and glamor, love, jealousy, extravagance, jaunts across Europe . . . and murder! Plot twists abound when archrivals unite as real-life heroines who must save the day or all is lost, including their lives! A page-turning, exhilarating wild ride of a story that I devoured in a single weekend!' * Jennifer Moorman, bestselling author of THE BAKER'S MAN and THE MAGIC ALL AROUND *