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My title, The Star Society, tells readers everything the story is about. The word “star” is, of course, a word used in association with Hollywood actors, but a red star is also a symbol of the Communist Party—something which would have provoked suspicion in 1940s Hollywood when everyone was afraid of communist infiltration, and a main conflict in my novel. The Star Society is also the name of the glamorous, exclusive parties Ada hosts for her friend group. Both the title and Ada’s Star Society gatherings reflect the overall nature of the story: something seemingly alluring and lighthearted yet, beneath it all, is it what it seems? This book, from the moment I developed it, has always been The Star Society, because the title sums up the story perfectly.
What's in a name?
My main characters are twin sisters born to a Dutch father and British mother. One is loosely inspired by Audrey Hepburn, so...[read on]
The Page 69 Test: The Star Society.
Q&A with Gabriella Saab.
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