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Set in a stylized version of old Hollywood, "Tell‑All" follows Hazie Coogan, a caretaker with a knack for handling larger‑than‑life actors, as she assists Katherine "Miss Kathie" Kenton, a famous star known for her multiple marriages. When the enigmatic Webster Carlton Westward III arrives, Hazie discovers he has written a tell‑all memoir that predicts Miss Kathie's death in an upcoming musical. As body counts rise, Hazie must devise a plan to protect her client and preserve her legacy. The novel is a sharp, humor‑laden critique of celebrity culture, filled with vivid, nostalgic references to iconic film figures.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Chuck Palahniuk
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