Boardwalk Summer A Novel
Boardwalk Summer A Novel by Meredith Jaeger is an illustrated edition published by HarperCollins on June 19, 2018, featuring 384 pages in English. This novel intertwines the lives of two young women from different generations, exploring their aspirations and the challenges they face in pursuit of their dreams. Set against the backdrop of Santa Cruz, the story begins in 1940 with Violet Harcourt, who, after being crowned Miss California, must navigate the complexities of her ambitions and personal life.
As the narrative unfolds, readers follow Mari, a single mother in 2007, who becomes intrigued by her grandfather’s past while participating in a local celebration. Her discovery of Violet’s obituary leads her and Jason, a newcomer to California, on a journey to uncover a hidden family secret that connects them to Violet. This exploration of family life and historical context reveals themes of courage and the impact of choices made across generations.
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In this new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Dowry, two young women two generations apart discover the joy and heartbreak of following their dreams. Aspiring Hollywood actress Violet makes a shocking choice in 1940, and seventy years later, Mari sets out to discover what happened on that long ago summer.
Santa Cruz, Summer 1940: When auburn-haired Violet Harcourt is crowned Miss California on the boardwalk of her hometown, she knows she is one step closer to her cherished dream: a Hollywood screen test. But Violet’s victory comes with a price—discord in her seemingly perfect marriage—and she grapples with how much more she is willing to pay.
Summer 2007: Single mother Marisol Cruz lives with her parents in the charming beach cottage that belonged to her grandfather, Ricardo, once a famed performer on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Drawn to the town’s local history and the quaint gazebo where her grandparents danced beneath the stars, Mari sells raffle tickets at the Beach Boardwalk Centennial Celebration, and meets Jason, a California transplant from Chicago.
When Mari discovers the obituary of Violet Harcourt, a beauty queen who died too young, she and Jason are sent on a journey together that will uncover her grandfather’s lifelong secret—his connection to Violet—a story of tragedy and courage that will forever transform them.
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