Stars Over Sunset Boulevard

Description

A new novel of Hollywood's Golden Age, told with the dual narrative of the present day. When a hat worn by Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind ends up in Christine McAllister's vintage clothing boutique by mistake, her efforts to return it to its owner take her on a journey more enchanting than any movie. And in 1938, Violet Mayfield goes to Hollywood after her dream of having a family falls apart. There, she meets enigmatic Audrey Duvall, a once-rising film star. Their adventures together among Hollywood's glitterati enthral Violet until each woman's deepest desires collide.

Susan Meissner is a former managing editor of a weekly newspaper and an award-winning columnist. She is the award-winning author of A Bridge Across the Ocean, Secrets of a Charmed Life, A Fall of Marigolds, and Stars Over Sunset Boulevard, among other novels.

Praise for Stars Over Sunset Boulevard "Susan Meissner tackles Old Hollywood with her trademark heart, depth, and lyrical style. A touching portrait of two memorable women who will remind readers of the friendships that shape us."-Michelle Gable, International Bestselling Author "Susan Meissner deftly casts a fascinating friendship between two complex women against a glittering 1930s Hollywood backdrop. You will love this book for its very human characters and for its inside look at one of the greatest movies ever made."-Marisa de los Santos, New York Times Bestselling Author More Praise for the Novels of Susan Meissner "Rich with vividly drawn characters, places, and events...its themes of reinvention and redemption will strike a chord with readers."-Booklist "Meissner's prose is exquisite and she is a stunning storyteller."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Susan Meissner knits the past and the present with the seamless skill of a master storyteller."-Kate Kerrigan, New York Times bestselling author "Sympathetic, relatable characters that readers will applaud. Touching and inspirational."-Kirkus Reviews