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The Studio Girls

by Lisa Ireland

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Narrator Alice Parkinson

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Length 12 hours 55 minutes

Language English

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'Fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo will love Lisa Ireland's cinematic new novel. Set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, The Studio Girls is opulent and scandalous, yet ultimately uplifting. Ireland's best yet!' Sally Hepworth
'A novel about love, friendship and the Golden Age of Hollywood. What more could you want? I LOVED it.' Rachael Johns
'Inspired by fascinating real-life history, The Studio Girls is a stunning tale of love, friendship and secrets, perfect for fans of Natasha Lester and Fiona Davis. Sure to be one of the biggest books of 2024!' Kelly Rimmer

'If Sex and the City was set in 1950s Hollywood, with the perfect mix of gossip, glam and scandal! But it's the moving friendships, heartbreaks and the enduring spirit of women that made this book hard to put down. ' Kerryn Mayne

It's 1955, and four talented young women become best friends while living at the Hollywood Studio Club, the famous boarding house for movie hopefuls.

Julia Newman is a rising star. As Goldstar Studios' 'new Grace Kelly', she has been sent to the Club to keep her out of trouble, though Julia is just thrilled to finally make friends.

For Peggy Carmichael, Julia's roommate, life is not so easy. She takes classes, auditions constantly, and grabs whatever bit-part is offered. Still, her 'big break' remains stubbornly out of reach.

Meanwhile, Vivienne Lockhart, the most talented actress of them all, is constantly reduced to 'sexpot' roles. She'll do whatever it takes to succeed. But is she driven by ambition, or by a heartbreaking need to be loved?

Finally, there's aspiring scriptwriter Sadie Shore, who has little interest in the trappings of fame. Particularly when she becomes the PA of a big studio boss and her eyes are opened to the perils of her friends' dreams . . .

Fiction Historical Fiction

Lisa Ireland (Author)
After working for many years as a teacher (and a brief stint as a professional organiser - before Marie Kondo made it cool), Lisa Ireland is now a full-time writer.

Lisa lives with her husband in a small town in Gippsland, Victoria. When not writing, she spends her days mentoring aspiring authors, drinking coffee and playing minion to her incredibly spoiled dog, Lulu.

Lisa's eighth novel, The Studio Girls, will be published in April 2024.

Alice Parkinson (Reader)
Alice Parkinson has created a reputation of being one of Australia's finest actors. Since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2005 Alice has built a solid and remarkable career in film and television with a string of lead credits to her name.

Alice has played a leading role in the James Cameron feature Sanctum 3D, the fantasy/drama Where The Wild Things Are directed by Spike Jonze where she donned a suit as 'K.W.', as well as Arclight Films' thriller/horror Bait 3D other credits include Don't Go Below, Not Suitable for Children, The Cup, Mao's Last Dancer, X Men Origins: Wolverine.

Television credits include Terra Nova, Brothers in Arms, Reef Doctors S1, Rake 2, Mr & Mrs Murder S1, Home & Away, Doctor Doctor S2, The Jesters, Dance Academy, The Pacific, 30 Seconds, The Strip, A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne, All Saints.

Alice theatre credits include, Lady Macbeth at Mtsensk; Belvoir Street Theatre, The Taming of The Shrew; Sydney Theatre Company, Peach Season; Griffin Theatre