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Based on the life of legendary American actress Loretta Young, Adriana Trigiani’s novel All the Stars in the Heavens follows fictional convent girl Alda Ducci as she becomes Young’s private secretary. The two women navigate the temptations of fame and societal expectations for women in the 1930s, creating a bond as they confront Hollywood’s dazzling yet morally complex landscape. The story features themes of unplanned pregnancy, moral dilemmas, and the challenges of hidden relationships.