The Original
Join us as we welcome author Priya Parmar, in conversation with Ridgefield resident and author, Suzanne Nelson, to discuss Parmar’s stunning new novel, The Original, about the tumultuous life of Katherine Hepburn.
The Original
by Priya Parmar
This stunning novel plunges into the life of Katharine Hepburn, a star whose fierce independence, passionate spirit, and fluid sexuality shattered Hollywood’s rules and redefined what it meant to be a woman in film.
When young Katharine Hepburn loses her beloved brother, she makes two decisions: she will become famous, and she will never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving home at twenty-one to pursue an acting career, Kate is lured to Hollywood, accompanied by her lover, Laura.
Los Angeles in the early 1930s is a town full of secrets and Kate has plenty to hide. Soon she is scooped into the studio system and launched as a star—but stars must play by the rules and Kate, brilliant, bisexual, and strong-willed, refuses to conform.
As her career ascends, she faces an agonizing choice: be the star everyone wants her to be, or risk everything to become the woman she always was.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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