The Location Shoot: A Novel

Jean Mercier is shooting a film in Sweden with his lead actors, Albie Hughes, Charlotte Reed, Michael Hennesey, Willow Barnes, and Finn Forrester. He invites his friend Ella Sinclair to stay with them for the summer, and they fall in love. The film they are creating explores "the big questions" and prompts the stars to reflect on the crossroads they face in their own lives. The revelation will make for an unforgettable night at the Cannes Film Festival.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2023
Publisher: She Writes Press

Controversial filmmaker Jean Mercier is currently shooting a film on location in Sweden. As he spends the summer crafting his latest masterpiece of cinematic art, he resides in a nearby inn alongside his lead actors: Albie Hughes, a British veteran of stage and screen; Charlotte Reed, a British indie film queen; Michael Hennesey, an American TV heartthrob; Willow Barnes, a fallen former teen star seeking a comeback; and Finn Forrester, a legendary Hollywood movie star. Mercier extends an invitation to his friend Ella Sinclair, a beautiful and bohemian-spirited American philosopher renowned for her thought-provoking writing, to spend the summer with them. Upon Ella's arrival, Finn is immediately captivated by her, and their love blossoms rapidly. Finn desires to plan a future together, but Ella harbors fears and persuades him to wait until the film wraps to make their decision. In a remarkable twist of fate, the film they are creating delves into profound "big questions," prompting the stars to contemplate the crossroads they face in their own lives. The answers to these questions will not be revealed until months later, when the cast and crew gather on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. However, their revelation will undoubtedly make for an unforgettable night.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647425678