“Fay paints a vivid picture of newborn Hollywood in this big hearted tale of three appealing misfits striving to achieve their dreams.”
—Therese Anne Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Behaved Woman and Z
“From glamorous film sets and champagne parties to dream-shattering realities waiting behind the scenes, the bonds of friendship are forged and tested. An entirely addictive, transportive novel … I didn’t want the story to end.”
—Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Edge of Lost
“Transport yourself to the glamour of 1920s Hollywood with this page-turner from the author of The Tumbling Turner Sisters. Three friends, Irene Van Beck, Millie Martin and Henry Weiss, jump from a moving train in order to escape the traveling burlesque circuit. And the story only gets more exciting from there, taking readers on a tour of Old Hollywood, with all its highs and lows. Inspired by historic buildings, events, silent films and real-life figures (think: director William Desmond Taylor, who was shot dead in his apartment in 1922), this is a fascinating glimpse into Tinseltown’s storied – and sometimes scandalous – past.”
—The Toronto Star
“Fay’s gift for creating complex, exquisitely human characters is at its peak…. I can’t imagine anyone not loving this book.”
—Marisa de los Santos,New York Times bestselling author of Belong to Me and I’ll Be Your Blue Sky
“A buoyant tale of friendship and loyalty.”
—Booklist
“Fay vividly captures the grit and glamour of 1920s Hollywood…. It’s a dishy but never salacious tale, chock full of details that will delight readers.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
“This is historical fiction at its best; Fay has truly created magic on the page.”
— Kristin Harmel, bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie
“Readers who enjoyed Fay’s previous works will find much to love here, as will those who appreciate well-drawn characters and vibrant historical backdrops.”
— Library Journal
“A delight of a novel, full of fascinating characters, timely themes, heady ups and downs .… Fabulous read!”
—B.A. Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author of The Art Forger and The Collector’s Apprentice
“With humor, warmth, and an impeccable eye for historical detail, this page-turning novel is as radiant as its Hollywood setting. Its story of friendship, love, and acceptance melts your heart.”
—Ann Mah, bestselling author of The Lost Vintage
“A captivating story of three courageous friends scaling past Tinseltown’s obstacles, battling the industry’s ever-present #MeToo culture, and cutting through the cultural and religious barriers lurking behind the glitter.… Fay delivers a spectacular read.”
—Randy Susan Meyers, bestselling author of The Widow of Wall Street and The Murderer’s Daughters
“City of Flickering Light transports you to another time and place…. In the end Fay gives us hope and that’s what makes this novel so very special.”
—M.J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author of Tiffany Blues
“Like a champagne cocktail, City of Flickering Light bubbles with spirit and humor and fun. Savor the fashions, the love affairs, the lingo, and the jazz rhythms as the heady days of early Hollywood and silent films are brought to magical life.”
—Laura Harrington, bestselling author of Alice Bliss and A Catalog of Birds
“Radiates excitement, warmth, and, yes, light…. A thoroughly satisfying read.”
—Lynn Cullen, bestselling author of Mrs. Poe
“Readers should prepare to lose their hearts to these characters and a few joyous hours to City of Flickering Light.”
—Pamela Klinger-Horn, Excelsior Bay Books, Excelsior, MN
“I especially enjoyed the quotes from actual silent films stars at the beginning of each chapter. It made it original and added so much more to the book and the story.”
—Karen Bellovich, Anderson’s Bookshop, LaGrange, Il
“Fay’s novel immerses us in both the excitement and uncertainty of early Hollywood, rich with authentic historic detail, realistic situations, and characters that feel like true friends – to each other, and to the reader. Highly Recommending.”
—Dawn Rennert, The Concord Bookshop, Concord, MA
“The story drew me in immediately and I fell in love with the characters and their struggles.”
—Vicky Titcomb, Titcomb’s Bookshop, Sandwich, MA