American Blonde, Jennifer Niven
American Blonde, Jennifer Niven
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American Blonde

Author: Jennifer Niven

Narrator: Laura Hicks

Unabridged: 13 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/29/2014

Synopsis

A fearless and spirited pilot conquers Hollywood. Now can she survive movie stardom?In 1945 Velva Jean Hart is a bona fide war heroine. After a newsreel film of her triumphant return to America, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer promises to make her a star. They give her a new life story and a brand-new name. As "Kit Rogers," she navigates the movie sets, recording sessions, parties, staged romances, and occasional backstabbing that accompany her newfound fame. She also navigates real-life romance, finding herself caught between a charismatic young writer and a sexy and enigmatic musician from her past. But when one of her best friends dies mysteriously and the most powerful studio in the world launches a cover-up, Velva Jean goes in search of the truth—risking her own life, as well as her heart, in the process.Set during Hollywood's golden age and peopled with a cast of unforgettable characters, American Blonde will mesmerize readers of The Chaperone as well as fans of the Velva Jean series.

About Jennifer Niven

Jennifer Niven's first book, The Ice Master, was named one of the top ten nonfiction books of the year by Entertainment Weekly. Her second book, Ada Blackjack, was a Book Sense Top Ten Pick. She is also the author of Velva Jean Learns to Drive and The Aqua-Net Diaries: Big Hair, Big Dreams, Small Town. Jennifer divides her time between Atlanta and Los Angeles.

About Laura Hicks

Laura Hicks is an Obie Award–winning actress who has appeared on Broadway, off Broadway, and in regional theater, film, and television. A native New Yorker and a Juilliard graduate, she has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Australia, Austria, Italy, and Ireland.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer

This is the fourth Velva Jean book Niven has written, and by far my favorite. Velva Jean Hart has been a pilot and a spy. What's next? Movie star! After returning to her mountain home, a man from MGM comes a knocking, asking if she wants a movie contract. The big draw is singing lessons. Since she's......more

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“Jennifer Niven is a stunning talent. Like Elmore Leonard, she’s such a sneaky good writer that you might not notice what she’s up to. On one level, American Blonde is a crackling thriller that will keep you up all night until the pieces of the plot come together. At the same time, it’s an elegantly written, impressively researched novel that makes idealism, heroism, and a romantic era come to life. Either way, it’s a total knockout.” Jonathan Eig, New York Times bestselling author

“Returning home a hero after her exploits as a WASP during WWII, gutsy Velva Jean Hart is ready for her next adventure…Fans will relish this latest installment in the adventures of Velva Jean.” Booklist

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