A Storm of Infinite Beauty - by Julianne MacLean (Paperback)

About the Book

"Gwen Hollingsworth is the curator at a museum in Nova Scotia dedicated to the Hollywood legend Scarlett Fontaine's life. Gwen is also sole descendant and heir to Scarlett's fortune. Gwen is dealing with a messy marital separation and is struggling to move forward. So when Peter Miller, a biographer and photojournalist, come to the museum with shocking claims about Scarlett, which include a life of exile in Alaska and a baby born in secret, Gwen's whole world is turned upside down. Gwen and Peter set out for Alaska together to uncover the truth, but they soon find themselves on a path toward something far deeper and meaningful than either of them ever expected."--

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"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