The seven husband of evelyn hugo - Taylor Jenkins Reid

Evelyn Hugo is a legendary, glamorous actress who rose to fame in the 1950s and '60s, known for her beauty, talent, and tumultuous love life. Now in her 80s, Evelyn has lived a life full of scandal, glamour, and personal sacrifice, and she has retreated from the public eye. One day, Evelyn contacts Monique, a struggling journalist, and asks her to write her life story.

As Evelyn recounts her journey, she reveals the truth behind her seven marriages—each one reflecting a different stage of her life and career. With each husband, Evelyn had to make sacrifices to protect her stardom, her secrets, and her ambitions. Monique learns about Evelyn’s rise to fame, the challenges of navigating Hollywood’s racist and sexist landscape, and her desperate need to control the narrative of her life.

The deeper Monique delves into Evelyn’s story, the more she uncovers about the actress’s personal sacrifices, complicated relationships, and the true love she spent her life hiding. Evelyn’s recounting of her seven husbands is not just a story of love and loss but also a journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and the price of fame.

As the layers of Evelyn’s life and secrets unfold, Monique is faced with shocking revelations that connect her own life to Evelyn’s in ways she never imagined. The novel culminates in a powerful twist that challenges everything Monique thought she knew about Evelyn, love, and her own identity.