Thank you HTP Books/Netgalley, #partner, for the advanced copy of Sister Stardust in exchange for my honest review. I borrowed the audiobook from the library.
Publisher: Hanover Square Press / Harlequin Audio
Published: April 5, 2022
Summary:
In her first novel inspired by a true story, Jane Green re-imagines the life of troubled icon Talitha Getty in this transporting story from a forgotten chapter of the Swinging ’60s
From afar Talitha’s life seemed perfect. In her twenties, and already a famous model and actress, she moved from London to a palace in Marrakesh, with her husband Paul Getty, the famous oil heir. There she presided over a swirling ex-pat scene filled with music, art, free love and a counterculture taking root across the world.
When Claire arrives in London from her small town, she never expects to cross paths with a woman as magnetic as Talitha Getty. Yearning for the adventure and independence, she’s swept off to Marrakesh, where the two become kindred spirits. But beneath Talitha’s glamourous facade lurks a darkness few can understand. As their friendship blossoms and the two grow closer, the realities of Talitha’s precarious existence set off a chain of dangerous events that could alter Claire’s life forever.
My thoughts:
I have long been a fan of Jane Green’s books, so when I saw she was writing historical fiction, a total departure from her normal type of book, I knew I had to read it…and while it took me a while to finally get to it, I’m so glad I finally did. I loved it and hope to see more of this type of book from her!
This was such an immersive read, and while I didn’t know much about Talitha Getty before picking up this book, I felt I got a good picture of her and her husband Paul. Jane Green really does a great job bringing both London and Marrakesh in the 1960s to life, the whole partying, drugs and excess lifestyle. This is one of the reasons I love reading historical fiction – learning about another place and time – and I definitely felt I got that with this book.
I really enjoyed this one and would definitely recommend it to all historical fiction readers.
Audio thoughts:
This is the type of book I love to listen to because it is so engaging. I was completely captivated by the story and the narrator, Fiona Hardingham, did a phenomenal job bringing the story to life.
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