What's a Poor Girl To Do: A Classic Hollywood Murder Mystery

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In Hollywood, 1948, a beautiful young actress faces a ruthless film producer who holds her dreams in his hands. Ambitious and determined, she must navigate a world that shocks and disgusts by today’s standards. As she strives for stardom, she learns the harsh realities of the industry, where success often comes at a steep price. She may achieve her dreams but risks losing everything she once valued or seek revenge, jeopardizing her future. The narrative introduces two contrasting characters: a dark-eyed beauty from Broadway and a hardened blonde refugee from Berlin, both arriving in post-WWII Hollywood with ambition and intelligence. One will rise to fame but sacrifice her loved ones, while the other becomes a victim of a powerful predator. This stand-alone tale connects with previous characters from a Hollywood murder mystery, set against the backdrop of a changing world. While it features elements of crime and investigation, it primarily explores themes of ambition, lust, and the pervasive abuse of power, reflecting the #metoo movement's roots in a time when such behavior was deemed "business as usual." The story poses a compelling question: what will these ambitious young women choose to do in their pursuit of success?