In 1950’s Hollwood, no one has been able to successfully pull off a film adaptation of the story of Salome and the prophet who stole her heart. The hunt for someone to play Salome is on with all the expected drama. Everyone wants to play the starring role, though some are willing to go farther than others. Vera Larios is an unknown from Mexico, but once her casting is announced Nancy Hartley starts gunning for her. Nancy has tried everything to become more than a bit player, everything but actually putting the work in for something she feels she deserves. Vera Larios is uncomfortably in the position her family once expected for her sister. In between scenes of classic Hollywood drama, readers see the story of the biblical Salome and the fiery prophet.
The Seventh Veil of Salome includes two of my favorite subjects, but I will admit that I’ve loved Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s other offerings so much more. As always, her descriptions are wonderful and her dialogue is excellent, but I just couldn’t fall as deeply in love with this as Mexican Gothic or Silver Nitrate. It is still a worthy read.
The Seventh Veil of Salome is available August 6, 2024.
