Description
Moulin Rouge meets The Greatest Showman in this romance between a vaudeville star and a showbiz tycoon who find love at the turn of the twentieth century--framed by mischievous commentary of a contemporary young historian. It's 1897, and a new fashion for thin threatens to end the career of proudly fat vaudeville performer Evelyn Cross. Enter Thomas Gallier, the man behind the new palace of entertainment promising to be the apex of New York City's theatrical scene. He's in search of a star for his vaudeville spectacular, and when he hears Evelyn sing, he knows exactly who he needs to grace his stage.
In a grand finale, present-day narrator Phoebe steps in to reveal secrets and show readers what it really means to claim self-love. Inspired by the true story of a Progressive Era troop of plus-size dancers, this is a story about the spirit of community and the power of romance.
Author: Alice Murphy
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Published: 05/13/2025
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781454959465
ISBN10: 1454959460
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Romance | Romantic Comedy
- Fiction | Performing Arts | Music
- Fiction | Historical | General
In a grand finale, present-day narrator Phoebe steps in to reveal secrets and show readers what it really means to claim self-love. Inspired by the true story of a Progressive Era troop of plus-size dancers, this is a story about the spirit of community and the power of romance.
Author: Alice Murphy
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Published: 05/13/2025
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781454959465
ISBN10: 1454959460
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Romance | Romantic Comedy
- Fiction | Performing Arts | Music
- Fiction | Historical | General
About the Author
Alice Murphy is the pen name for a prolific Hallmark screenwriter and romance author from the deep south. She collects secret recipes, secret admirers, and secret histories.