A Storm of Infinite Beauty: A Novel

by Julianne MacLean

Overview

From the bestselling author of Beyond the Moonlit Sea comes an atmospheric tale of how one woman’s search for the truth uncovers long-hidden secrets and rocks the very foundation of her world.

Scarlett Fontaine is a true Hollywood legend—a singer, actress, and beloved fashion icon. But Scarlett dies tragically at just thirty-six years old, leaving behind no children. Or so the story goes…

Gwen Hollingsworth is the curator at a museum dedicated to Scarlett’s life. She’s also sole heir to Scarlett’s fortune as a descendant of the star. But all is not well in Gwen’s world. She’s dealing with a messy marital separation and is struggling to move forward. So when Peter Miller, a biographer and photojournalist, comes to the museum with shocking claims about Scarlett—a life of exile in Alaska, a baby born in secret—Gwen’s whole world is turned upside down. Again.

Determined to uncover the truth, Gwen and Peter set out for Alaska together but soon find themselves on a path toward something far deeper and more meaningful than either of them ever expected.

A Storm of Infinite Beauty takes readers on a breathtaking journey from a lush vineyard in Nova Scotia to a rustic lodge in Alaska where old family secrets are revealed and the quest for true happiness begins.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781542036726
Publisher:	Amazon Publishing
Publication date:	09/12/2023
Pages:	300
Sales rank:	99,767
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.35(h) x 0.87(d)

About the Author

Julianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including the popular Color of Heaven series. Readers have described her books as “breathtaking,” “soulful,” and “uplifting.” MacLean is a four-time Romance Writers of America RITA finalist and has won numerous awards, including the Booksellers’ Best Award and a Reviewers’ Choice Award from the Romantic Times. Her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

MacLean has a degree in English literature from King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a business degree from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She loves to travel and has lived in New Zealand, Canada, and England. She currently resides on the east coast of Canada in a lakeside home with her husband and daughter. Readers can visit her website at www.juliannemaclean.com for more information about her books and writing life and to subscribe to her mailing list for all the latest news.

Editorial Reviews

★ 08/01/2023

Part mystery, part women's fiction, the latest from multipublished MacLean (Beyond the Moonlit Sea) explores themes of resilience and second chances. Hollywood legend Scarlett Fontaine is still inspiring fans, long after her death at age 36. Gwen Hollingsworth, the curator of the Scarlett Fontaine Museum, is fiercely protective of her famous relative's legacy. When tabloid photographer—turned—biographer Peter Miller shows up to conduct research in the museum archives, Gwen is suspicious. But then Peter shares evidence that Scarlet may have been living in Valdez, AK, during the earthquake of 1964, and she may have had a baby there. For Gwen, who thought she knew everything about Scarlett, the allure of uncovering the starlet's lost year is too great to resist, and she and Peter soon find themselves in Alaska, meeting with the one man who may know the truth. But it's more than a juicy mystery for Gwen, and the discovery of Scarlett's tragic secret allows Gwen to finally come to terms with her own devastating grief. VERDICT Told using two equally captivating timelines and with elements of romance, this is a gripping and addictive read. Expect wide appeal.—Vicki Briner

Library Journal

Told using two equally captivating timelines and with elements of romance, this is a gripping and addictive read.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“MacLean’s masterful storytelling captures the essence of resilience, love, and the power of revealing hidden truths, leaving readers captivated and yearning for more. With evocative descriptions and deeply resonating characters, this novel showcases MacLean’s prowess as a writer, delivering a compelling tribute to the human spirit.” —Booklist

“Novelist and master storyteller Julianne MacLean offers her readers a truly fascinating and entertaining journey…Deftly crafted, [and] impressively original…” —Midwest Book Review

“The reader is swept along on a tide of sadness and grief in both time periods that is then followed by a sense of hope and beauty unfolding in the lives of both Gwen and Valerie. The beauty of the physical landscape after a disaster becomes a metaphor for the sense of beauty that can emerge after grief.” —Historical Novels Review

“A perfect storm of betrayals and secrets set in motion by an earth-shattering event in history leads to a heartwarming and beautiful journey of self-discovery and unexpected love.” —Genevieve Graham, USA Today and Toronto Star bestselling author of The Forgotten Home Child and Bluebird

“Captivating. With intrigue and tenderness, A Storm of Infinite Beauty unravels secrets of the past in this heartrending story about love, loss, and friendship. MacLean takes you on a journey through the stark landscape of Alaska’s snow-covered mountains, jagged walls of ice, and awe-inspiring wildlife while weaving a gut-wrenching tale that highlights the tragic beauty of life.” —Charlene Carr, author of Hold My Girl

From the Publisher

January LaVoy gives Canadian author Julianne MacLean's compelling historical novel an expert performance. Scarlett Fontaine was a Hollywood legend before her untimely death. Gwen Hollingsworth, a distant relative, is curator of a museum dedicated to Scarlett memorabilia. Photojournalist Peter Miller arrives at Gwen's museum with the goal of verifying that Scarlett was in Valdez, Alaska, during the devastating earthquake of 1964 and that she had a child there. Gwen is thunderstruck, and LaVoy makes her shock palpable. As Gwen and Peter investigate Scarlett's life and two intriguing timelines unfold, LaVoy makes the characters and events fully believable. Her authenticity and understatement combined with just the right intensity and poignancy make this well-researched historical novel come alive. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

OCTOBER 2023 - AudioFile