The Seventh Veil of Salome

"Silvia Moreno-Garcia refuses to confine herself to one genre, and that’s great news for readers. Her latest is a historical novel set in Golden Age Hollywood; it follows Vera, a young Mexican actor who lands the role of Salome in a big-budget biblical epic, and Nancy, a racist striver who can’t stand the young newcomer. Moreno-Garcia perfectly captures the feel of 1950s movies with her expert pacing and snappy dialogue. If the thought of a Turner Classic Movies marathon puts a smile on your face, this one couldn’t be more up your alley."