This evocative and emotionally charged story—praised by Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus Reviews—follows an illegitimate child placed with a powerful and eccentric Hollywood family after a scandalous affair.

When a notorious lawyer, at the request of a famed composer, meticulously conceals his origins, his adoptive mother takes every measure to bury the truth. Pulling strings and enlisting influential allies—including a television icon—she constructs a carefully crafted facade to ensure he never uncovers his past. But as he grows older, cracks in the carefully constructed facade begin to show, leaving him haunted by an unsettling sense that something is being hidden from him.

Set against the allure and shadows of Hollywood, this memoir explores the emotional depths of childhood trauma, family secrets, and the search for belonging. Through a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing, the author reflects on the fragile bonds that define family, weaving a story that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Moments of connection, heartbreak, and transformation create a narrative that lingers long after the final tick.

For fans of celebrity memoirs, coming-of-age books, and stories of overcoming adversity, this is a bold meditation on resilience and the courage to confront buried truths and a compelling listen for anyone who has ever questioned their identity or place in the world.