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Setting: LosAngeles/Hollywood postwar McCarthy era. Three women of different backgrounds navigate challenges: one is a DP from WW2, one a screenwriter, one an actor suspected of communist activity. Includes the 1956 devastating wildfire in Malibu. HF

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Quick, engaging read—I couldn‘t wait to see how it ended. I suspected foul play, but was surprised and pleased by the uplifting resolution. Meissner weaves past and present well, though it didn‘t fully wow me. A satisfying story with a hopeful ending.

Susan Meissner had long been a favorite author of mine and, while this book wasn‘t a favorite, it still was pretty good. I haven‘t read a lot set during the Red Scare after WWII and it was interesting to see our three women navigate this strange new world in the already strange land of Hollywood. It has a somewhat satisfying ending but there were a few storylines I wish had wrapped up a little differently. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

🕶 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 🎬

𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞 by 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐫 is about 3 women seeking a home, a secure place to belong. During the 1950's Red Scare, a blacklisted actress, WWII survivor, & desperate neighbor bond to keep dark secrets. With everything at stake, they must be clever, resourceful, & trust each other. Riveting & entertaining. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸: https://tinyurl.com/35j2wfe3

💙📚 BOOK REVIEW IS UP!💙📚

⭐️⭐️A MAP TO PARADISE BY SUSAN MEISSNER⭐️⭐️

⭐️QUICK THOUGHTS⭐️

⭐️Great setting of the McCarthy era!

⭐️Full of friendships and secrets! https://reecaspieces.com/2025/03/19/a-map-to-paradise-by-susan-meissner-bookrevi...

Set during the McCarthy era, we meet three women with different backgrounds and current situations.

They all have secrets - how will they become connected?

Started out slowly for me, but once background information and their predicaments were revealed, I enjoyed a thoughtful, well-researched read. 4/5

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/52bsmec8

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Review will be on March 18.