Thank you so much to author, Alli Sinclair for providing me a free copy of this novel in return for an honest review.
This novel will be released on November 9, 2019.
In Alli Sinclair’s moving story of love, loss, and ambition, two independent women, born decades apart, strive to fulfill their dreams.
In the movies, anything is possible. But as location manager Claire Montgomery knows, real life offers constant challenges, especially in an industry dominated by men. For her new project, Claire needs access to a beautiful Art Deco cinema located in Starlight Creek, a small town in northern Australia wine country. Though the movie theater and its elderly owner, Hattie, are both charming, Hattie’s handsome great-nephew isn’t so easy to convince. Claire must win their trust and permission, though even if she succeeds, she’ll face more complications that she could have anticipated . . .
1950s Hollywood: Lena Lee has worked hard to get ahead in Hollywood without getting caught up in backstabbing and infighting like so many other actors. In an era when censorship is rife and accusations of communism are rampant, Lena sees her star on the rise. But with increased visibility comes a greater awareness of what’s expected from women in her position. Lena is not willing to stay silent and go along with the game. Will she risk her career—and a newfound love—to stand up for what she thinks is right?
This is a tale of two strong women trying to achieve their dreams in the movie business.
Much of the story of told from the point of view of Claire Montgomery, a location manager for a miniseries. She is in charge of not just securing locations for the miniseries, but also keeping the actors in line. Mishaps bring the production to Starlight, where there is a beautiful Art Deco Cinema perfect for film.
The only problem is the owner of the Cinema, as well as the locals of Starlight Creek are not too fond of strangers.
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Our other leading lady is Lena Lee, an actress in Hollywood in 1952. At 28, she is near the brink of being “too old” for the movie world. That doesn’t stop her, though. She has begun to rise in stardom, but with a price. Women are not seen very well in the 1950’s, expectations abound and the general politics of celebrities are hard to navigate.
Lena strives for equality in the acting community. Men and women deserve to be treated (and paid) the same. She hates the backstabbing and lies that surround Hollywood.
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This novel was lovely to read. I enjoyed learning about both Claire and Lena. It was interesting seeing the different roles women have in the movie industry. Society has come far in that sense.
Ms Sinclair is a wonderful writer, able to weave an elaborate story of two strong and confident women who will stop at nothing to fulfil their dreams.
Alli Sinclair is a multi award-winning author who spent her early adult years travelling the globe, intent on becoming an Indiana Jones in heels. She scaled mountains in Nepal, Argentina, and Peru, rafted the Ganges, and rode a camel in the Sahara. Argentina and Peru became her home for a few years and when she wasn’t working as a mountain or tour guide, Alli could be found in the dance halls dancing the tango, salsa, merengue, and samba.
All of these adventures made for fun storytelling and this is when she discovered her love of writing. Alli’s stories capture the romance and thrill of exploring new destinations and cultures that also take readers on a journey of discovery.
Alli volunteers as an author role model with Books in Homes, promoting literacy and reading amongst young people.
To find out more about Alli, please visit www.allisinclair.com
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