Historical Fiction

From the author of The Color of Secrets comes a poignant novel inspired by the Hollywood legend—and the secrets of—actress Merle Oberon. For a young 19-year-old, going to the cinema is more than a way to pass the time…it’s a way out. In 1931 in Calcutta, Anglo-Indian girls like Merle are considered half-breeds, shunned by both English and Indian society. Her only escape is through the silver screen, where she can forget the world around her…