Beneath the glitter of 1930s Hollywood, dangerous secrets connect two generations of women in this atmospheric dual-timeline mystery about identity, sacrifice, and survival.

Professional ballerina Thea Ross’s world shatters when her screen-legend father commits suicide, leaving behind a shocking confession to a decades-old murder. Determined to uncover the truth, Thea teams up with a relentless journalist, following a trail of clues that leads her back to the glittering yet treacherous world of 1930s Hollywood.

There, she discovers the story of Lorelei Davies, a struggling actress willing to endure anything for her family’s sake. As Thea peels back the layers of Lorelei’s life—her dreams, fears, and dangerous secrets—the connection between Lorelei’s past and Thea’s present challenges everything she believes about her family history. But as she untangles all the lies, she comes to know herself more truly than ever before.

As Thea navigates the glamorous facade of Old Hollywood, she must decide whether uncovering the truth about her father is worth sacrificing the life she planned—and whether some secrets are better left buried in Hollywood’s golden age.

Born in Calgary but now residing in Toronto, Nekesa Afia holds a degree in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University and a certificate in publishing from Centennial College.

A self-proclaimed midcentury-modern fan, Nekesa loves a Saturday afternoon spent in front of the classic movie channel. When she isn’t writing, you can find her sewing, swing dancing, or actively trying to pet every dog she sees.

Nekesa Afia is also the author of the Harlem Renaissance Mystery series.