The Seventh Veil of Salome

Moreno-Garcia (Silver Nitrate) offers another story of the silver screen with this tale set in the Golden Age of Hollywood. The book follows young Mexican actress Vera Larios, who, despite her relative lack of experience, is cast as the lead in a new “sword-and-sandal” production, The Seventh Veil of Salome. Aspiring white actress Nancy Hartley feels cheated out of the role, which she assumed would be hers. A parallel storyline imagines the biblical princess Salome (the subject of the movie), who must navigate political intrigue in her uncle’s court even after falling in love with a fiery young preacher. Moreno-Garcia’s multi-perspective novel addresses race and class while evocatively capturing the misogyny that all three women face. Victoria Villarreal and a supporting ensemble narrate this historical saga. Villarreal voices the three central characters, offering distinct voices and accents for each. The supporting voice actors round out the story; with varied tones, pitch, and accents, they create a full-bodied, cinematic listening experience.