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The Seventh Veil of Salome
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Overview
The Seventh Veil of Salome is a historical novel by Mexican Canadian novelist Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Published in 2024, The Seventh Veil of Salome juxtaposes a plotline set in 1950s Hollywood with a plotline depicting Salome, a princess linked to the execution of John the Baptist (a prophet who, according to Christian tradition, served as the precursor to Jesus in the 1st century CE). Through these two plotlines, Moreno-Garcia explores themes of The Dangers of Jealousy, the Consequences of Women’s Ambition and Desire, and Fated Love Despite Obstacles. Like Mexican Gothic and The Daughter of Doctor Moreau (two of Moreno-Garcia’s previous novels), The Seventh Veil of Salome explores the experiences of a young Mexican woman, including her encounters with racism and colonial oppression.
This guide refers to the Arcadia 2024 UK hardcover edition.
Content Warning: The source material and guide feature depictions of racism, sexual violence or harassment, sexual content, cursing, illness or death, substance use, graphic violence, and physical abuse.
Plot Summary
The novel unfolds across two parallel storylines: one set in Hollywood in 1955 during the filming of The Seventh Veil of Salome (a fictional historical Unlock all 53 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,850+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
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By Silvia Moreno-Garcia
