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The Star Society: A Historical Novel

Gabriella Saab

Uncover the captivating tale of two extraordinary sisters in The Star Society, a thrilling historical novel that transports readers from the shadows of the Dutch Resistance to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn, this gripping story follows Ada and Ingrid as they reunite after World War II, embarking on a journey of justice, survival, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood.

A new name, a new country, and a coveted title as Hollywood's newest rising star: by 1946, actress Ada Worthington-Fox has discarded the life she left in war-torn Arnhem, where she worked for the Dutch resistance before Gestapo imprisonment prompted her to flee after release. But that life is thrust back into the spotlight when Ingrid--the sister she believed dead--shows up on her doorstep.

Politically-minded Ingrid escaped the Nazi invasion of Arnhem and fled to Washinton, D.C. where she became a private investigator. Now, she has been sent to root out communist influences in Hollywood. Her target: Ada Worthington-Fox, the sister she long thought lost to her. Ingrid must hide her true purpose as she shields Ada from sneaky reporters, damaging rumors, and increasing threats, all while fighting to uncover which side her sister is truly on before Ingrid's efforts to help her are too late.

Yet, Ada has her own mission: locating the Gestapo agent who terrorized her hometown and bringing him to justice. But delving into her past would risk alerting the press to a life too personal to expose. As the rising fear of communism threatens everyone, she turns to her sister, believing Ingrid's ties to Washington may be her only hope for success.

But the connections between Ada's elusive Nazi and Ingrid's communist witch hunt might be stronger than they realize. Both sisters share the darkest secret of all, one that risks their very lives if ever exposed. As they come closer to identifying Ada's target and as Ingrid's investigation intensifies, they will need to decide what is more important: justice or safety, keeping silent or taking a stand, and, above all, if their loyalty to one another is worth risking the post-war lives they've fought to build.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Harper Muse
  • Publish Date: Jan 6th, 2026
  • Pages: 384
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.60in - 5.84in - 1.31in - 1.06lb
  • EAN: 9781400351312
  • Categories: Historical - 20th Century - Post-World War IIFamily Life - SiblingsHistorical - 20th Century - World War II & Holocaust

About the Author

Saab, Gabriella: -

Gabriella Saab is an acclaimed author of historical fiction. Her first two novels, The Last Checkmate and Daughters of Victory, have been published in multiple languages and various countries. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor of business administration in marketing and lives in her hometown in Alabama. Connect with her online at gabriellasaab.com; Instagram: @gabriellasaab_; Facebook: @GabriellaSaabAuthor; X: @GabriellaSaab_

Praise for this book

'Gabriella Saab's THE STAR SOCIETY is a gripping, emotionally charged journey from the war-torn streets of Europe to the high-stakes glamour of post-war Hollywood. With razor-sharp tension and unforgettable characters, Saab explores the haunting legacy of the Dutch Resistance, the perilous rise of communism in Tinseltown, and the unbreakable bond between two sisters shaped by secrets. I was swept away by Ada's evolution from dancer and resister to rising screen star, and by Ingrid's impossible choice between duty and loyalty. This novel is a dazzling portrait of sacrifice, survival, and the dangerous price of reinvention.'--Eliza Knight, USA TODAY bestselling author of CONFESSIONS OF A GRAMMAR QUEEN
'A gripping dual-timeline of espionage, sisterhood, and life in the shadows left behind by war. THE STAR SOCIETY follows sisters Ada and Ingrid from their life in Holland with the Dutch Resistance to the dazzling glitz of Hollywood as they continue their fight for justice. Gabriella Saab writes unforgettable heroines who are as clever as they are brave.'--Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of THE BOOKLOVER'S LIBRARY
'The Star Society sparkles with glamour, intrigue, and subterfuge. Beautifully written, expertly plotted, and richly atmospheric, Gabriella Saab's latest novel is an absolute gem. I loved how the story captures both the allure of Old Hollywood and the lingering darkness of war. Be sure to add this one to your list!'--Sara Ackerman, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Codebreaker's Secret
'The Star Society is ambitious in scope, yet emotionally intimate. A story of sisterly love, the bond between the sisters stretched but never quite broken as they live through the horrors of war-torn Holland, then are transported in very different ways to the glamour of Hollywood in the shadow of the Red Scare. This novel has everything--secrets and intrigue, danger and high stakes, heartbreak and love, all set against a fascinating backdrop of post-war America. I loved it!'--Louise Fein, international bestselling author
'The Star Society has it all: the glamour and romance of Old Hollywood, riveting post-war espionage, and a heart-wrenching, nuanced examination of sisterhood. Dazzling, thrilling, and unforgettable.'--Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne, authors of The Antiquity Affair and The Starlets