The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel

Aging Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo, reclusive after decades in the spotlight, decides to finally reveal the truth about her life. She selects Monique Grant, an unknown magazine reporter, to write her biography. Monique, whose marriage has recently ended and whose career is stalled, sees this as an opportunity to revive her professional prospects. Summoned to Evelyn's apartment, Monique listens as the actress recounts her journey from arriving in Los Angeles in the 1950s to leaving the industry in the 1980s. Evelyn's account spans her seven marriages, her ruthless climb to fame, unexpected friendships, and a significant forbidden love. As Monique becomes emotionally invested in Evelyn's story, she discovers that the actress's past connects directly to her own life in ways that are tragic and irreversible.