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The Last Secret of Lily Adams: A Novel

The Last Secret of Lily Adams: A Novel is a historical novel framed around a Golden Age Hollywood mystery. After actress Lily Adams dies decades after leaving the spotlight, her granddaughter uncovers a letter linking Lily to the unsolved murder of screen rival Stella Lane.

At a glance

A granddaughter investigates her late grandmother’s hidden life in Hollywood’s golden age.
The story connects a vanished actress, her screen rival, and an unsolved murder.
The listing describes themes of betrayal, rivalry, and fame.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The family investigation and unsolved-murder thread give the historical Hollywood setting a mystery-driven premise.
Kindle listing details include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Lake Union Publishing
Publication date	June 4, 2024
Language	English
Print length	312 pages
ISBN-13	978-1662515378

Kindle edition
File size	3.1 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The 4.5-star average across 13,609 global ratings is favorable overall, but ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ reactions, customer feedback also reports mixed views on pacing.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in historical fiction set around Golden Age Hollywood.
Readers who enjoy family secrets, old-Hollywood rivalries, and an unsolved-murder mystery.
Kindle readers who want listed reading aids such as Word Wise and screen-reader support.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 13,609 ratings

5 stars64%64%
4 stars28%28%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars1%1%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and well-written, with complex characters and a twist-filled plot, readers also call it heartwarming and easy to read. Pacing draws mixed reactions. For readers choosing a 312-page historical mystery, the reported readability may suit a brisk read, while pacing preferences could affect enjoyment. The listing shows a 4.5 out of 5 average from 13,609 global ratings, a favorable aggregate that does not identify why individual readers rated it as they did.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as engaging and well-written, with interesting, complex characters.
The plot is reported to have twists that keep readers guessing, feedback also calls the book heartwarming and easy to read.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback reports mixed reactions to the pacing, although many find it good.

Frequently asked questions

What is the story about?

After Lily Adams, a former Golden Age Hollywood star, dies, her granddaughter Carolyn finds a letter revealing a secret life and a connection to the unsolved murder of actress Stella Lane.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 312 pages.

Which Kindle reading features are listed?

Screen Reader is Supported, and Enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are Enabled.