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Title details for American Blonde by Jennifer Niven - Available

American Blonde

Book 4 in the Velva Jean series

#4 in series

by Jennifer Niven
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From the New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places—soon to be a Netflix film starring Elle Fanning—comes the story of a fearless and spirited World War II pilot who boldly sets her sights on movie stardom.
 
In 1945, Velva Jean Hart is a bona fide war heroine. After a newsreel films 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.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Velva Jean Series

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 16, 2014

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780698157934

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780698157934
      • File size: 2762 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      July 1, 2014
      Returning home a hero after her exploits as a WASP during WWII (Becoming Clementine, 2012), gutsy Velva Jean Hart is ready for her next adventure. On the strength of a newsreel appearance, she is offered a Hollywood screen test, and she soon has a contract with MGM, a new name (Kit Rogers), a new hair color, and a role in the most talked-about film of the past decade. When Mudge, Velva Jean's best friend from her flying days and herself a big star, dies during a weekend house party, the death is ruled accidental. Velva Jean suspects a studio cover-up, however, and the novel turns into a murder mystery as she tries to get to the bottom of things. She also tries to sort out her feelings for Sam, a screenwriter, and Butch, a musician from back home. Readers who are new to the series may feel a bit lost amid references to people and events from earlier novels, including Velva Jean Learns to Drive (2009 ) and Velva Jean Learns to Fly (2011), but fans will relish this latest installment in the adventures of Velva Jean.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2014, American Library Association.)

Formats

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