Meredith Jaeger
Expected publication date: June 19, 2018
What happened on that long-ago summer? In this riveting novel from the author of The Dressmaker’s Dowry, an aspiring Hollywood actress makes a shocking choice in 1940, and seventy years later, a young mother sets out to discover what happened …
Summer, 1940: When Violet Harcourt is crowned Miss Bathing Beauty in her hometown of Santa Cruz, she’s determined to see herself on the silver screen. But Violet’s pageant victory comes with a price—cracks appear in her seemingly perfect marriage…and she quickly discovers Hollywood is not the glittering escape she dreamed of. So she makes a shocking choice, leaving her name in headlines and creating a mystery surrounding her fate.
Summer, 2007: Single mother Marisol Cruz lives in a charming seaside cottage that belonged to her grandfather, Ricardo, once a famed performer on the Beach Boardwalk. Drawn to the local history of her town, Mari discovers her grandfather’s connection to a beauty queen who died too young. She embarks on a journey that uncovers his lifelong secret—Ricardo’s connection to Violet…a story of tragedy and courage that will forever transform her. - from Goodreads
I love that cover. So very vintage. Looks like a good book to be 'waiting' on!
ReplyDeleteI know, it looks like a postcard!
DeleteOooh, this sounds so promising! And the cover is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteIt sure sounds like a great read Angela! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenea!
DeleteThe synopsis here reminds me of Next Year in Havana, which I loved. It had a similar granddaughter-grandmother connection and dual timelines. I'm curious about what happened that summer. Plus this looks like the perfect beach read. Hope you love it! :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a good summer read!
DeleteThat cover is actual perfection for a book set partly in 1940. I want it!
ReplyDeleteI know, it really sets the mood for the book!
DeleteI love the alternate timeline with people connected in some way thing, and that cover is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI love a dual timeline story!
DeleteI love the vintage feel to this cover. Off topic, but I've always wanted a bathing suit like this, haha. Hope this is a good one!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alicia! Yes, that bathing suit is so cute!
DeleteLooks like a great summer read, and I always like stories that explore long ago events. :)
ReplyDeleteMe, too, and this is such a fun time period!
DeleteI love that cover! I want a swimsuit like that.
ReplyDeleteI sat here staring at that gorgeous cover for several minutes before finally reading the synopsis. I love the vintage feel and like Ashlea above, I was thinking how fabulous that swimsuit is, lol. The story itself sounds wonderful too, especially with that dual timeline we both love so much :)
ReplyDeleteI know, so many things to love about this book!
DeleteYES! I am so excited to read this book! I absolutely love the cover, too....puts me in such a summery mood. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteYay, I hope we both enjoy it! That cover is everything!
DeleteA double timeline story, yay! I love the cover too, it's beautiful and sets the mood for the book. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteRonnie @ Paradise Found
Yes, the cover is absolutely perfect for the story!
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