From the author of theNew York TimesbestsellingAll the Bright Places afearless and spirited pilot conquers Hollywood Now can she survive movie stardom In 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 ldquoKit Rogersrdquo 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 truthmdash risking her own life as well as her heart in the process Set during Hollywoodrsquos 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 seriesFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
