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Born for this
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- Book Synopsis
- In this stunning and addictive novel, a young actor gets the break she has been waiting for-playing her legendary, estranged aunt. As the two women get to know each other, they realise that some secrets cut deeper than you can ever know…Harley Carmichael-Roth was born into money. She has everything a girl could dream of, except the one thing she really wants-a successful career as an actor. Harley's aunt Rachael Carmichael went from silver screen legend to Hollywood recluse, and now Harley cannot get in the door. That is, until she is cast to play Rachael, a woman she looks so similar to but doesn't know. Is this her chance?Invited into Rachael's world, Harley wants to uncover everything about her glamorous life during the nineties in London, her trips to Hollywood, her friendships and why Rachael retreated from the world after her divorce.But the closer Harley gets to Rachael, the more she realises that her aunt's story exposes horrifying secrets about their family. To embody her aunt on screen, Harley needs to understand Rachael's life, in all of its beauty and tragedy. But is Harley ready to accept the truth about her past? And can Rachael forgive-or is it too late for them both?Born For This is an enthralling and thought-provoking novel about two unforgettable women and the true price of money and fame. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Great Circle and Taylor Jenkins-Reid.Join Caitlin Devlin's community on TikTok at @catmdevlin
- About The Author
- Caitlin Devlin studied English and Creative Writing at Warwick University before graduating to work in music and theatre journalism. As a teenager, she started writing novels as Christmas presents for her younger sister and brother. Her work has been recognised by competitions such as the IGGY & Litro Young Writers' Prize, the Flash 500 short story competition and the Exeter Writers short story competition. She is also a performed playwright. Her debut adult novel, The Real Deal, was published by Lake Union in 2024.Follow Caitlin on TikTok at @catmdevlin.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781662522925
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Lake Union Publishing, (11 February 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 415
- Language
- English
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