by Eleni Kyria

Set in Hollywood in 1953 and London in 1954, A Beautiful Way to Die is a page turning novel of old Hollywood , the studio system and the dark side of fame

Stella Hope was once the most famous actresses in Hollywood. She and her husband, Max Whitman, were once the golden couple everyone envied. Now they are estranged and Stella has been sent to Ealing Studio in London by Star Studio after a glamorous Oscar after party with Max took a dark turn. Stella isn’t happy about her exile and to make things worse, she is being blackmailed over some pictures that she thought had been destroyed years ago. When she is consoled by Maggie, her new makeup artist, Stella feels like she finally has a friend but she also isn’t sure that she can trust her. Maggie seems to have secrets too.

Ginny Watkins arrives in Hollywood in1953 and is given a trial contract by Star Studios. She sees pictures of Stella at the stdio and hopes that she can become as famous as Stella. Her hair is died platinum, her teeth are bonded and she must endure hours of dancing and voice lessons that the studio demands but it will be worth it if she can become a star. When Ginny is noticed by Max Whitman, who wants to make her a star, she is thrilled but Max also wants something in return.

A Beautiful Way to Die, has twists, secrets, a mystery and old Hollywood glamour. I loved it!

Thanks to NetGalley and Head of Zeus Publishing for the advanced reading copy.