Harley Carmichael-Roth was born into money. She has everything a girl could dream of, except the one thing she really wants—a successful career as an actor. Harley’s aunt Rachael Carmichael went from silver screen legend to Hollywood recluse, and now Harley cannot get in the door. That is, until she is cast to play Rachael, a woman she looks so similar to but doesn’t know. Is this her chance?
Invited into Rachael’s world, Harley wants to uncover everything about her glamorous life during the nineties in London, her trips to Hollywood, her friendships and why Rachael retreated from the world after her divorce.
But the closer Harley gets to Rachael, the more she realises that her aunt’s story exposes horrifying secrets about their family. To embody her aunt on screen, Harley needs to understand Rachael’s life, in all of its beauty and tragedy. But is Harley ready to accept the truth about her past? And can Rachael forgive—or is it too late for them both?
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Rachel Carmichael, a former global movie star, disappears from the spotlight after her high-profile marriage ends. Her niece, Harley Roth, struggling to make it in Hollywood, sees an opportunity when a movie about Rachel’s life is announced. Hoping for her big break, Harley gets unexpectedly close to Rachel, who is finally ready to share her story. But in Hollywood, truth and illusion blur.
Told from both women’s perspectives, the novel explores fame, ambition, and identity, with twists that keep readers guessing. Rachel’s diary offers a raw and humorous look into her life, while Harley wrestles with her own motivations. A gripping and well-crafted story, this novel delivers both depth and drama.
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