Product guide

All Our Beautiful Goodbyes: A Novel

All Our Beautiful Goodbyes is a historical novel by Julianne MacLean, following two generations linked by lost love and secrets. Its story moves between 1946 and 1995, from Sable Island and Nova Scotia to a journey across the ocean.

At a glance

Two interwoven timelines, set in 1946 and 1995, connect Emma Clarkson's life on Sable Island with her granddaughter Joanna's search into the past.
The plot centres on romance, separation, family secrets and a journey to uncover a grandfather's history.
The listing describes the setting as remote Nova Scotia and includes scenes associated with Halifax.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The dual-timeline premise gives readers both a historical romance and a later-generation mystery to follow.
The listed Kindle edition supports screen readers and includes enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

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Book details
Author	Julianne MacLean
Publisher	Lake Union Publishing
Publication date	March 25 2025
Language	English
Print length	356 pages
ISBN-13	978-1662519109

Kindle edition details
File size	4.9 MB
Screen reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The story includes unrequited love, loss, lies and betrayal, as well as Emma's pursuit of her own ambitions alongside romantic relationships.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy historical fiction and romances spanning multiple decades.
Readers interested in family secrets, lost love and Nova Scotia settings.
Kindle readers who use screen-reader support or reading tools such as Word Wise and Page Flip.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a short book, since the listing gives a print length of 356 pages.
Readers who prefer stories without emotional themes of loss, separation or betrayal.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 8,199 ratings

5 stars61%61%
4 stars29%29%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars1%1%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes the story as engaging, emotional and heartwarming, with vivid characters and appealing scenes, including those set around Halifax. That praise aligns with the listing's multi-decade romance and Nova Scotia backdrop. Aggregate ratings are largely in the higher star categories, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers' reasons.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as beautiful, involving and worth reading through to the end.
Feedback praises the vivid characters, scenic passages and emotional tone.

Frequently asked questions

What is All Our Beautiful Goodbyes about?

It follows Emma Clarkson in 1946 as she navigates love and ambitions on Sable Island, then Joanna Griffin in 1995 as she investigates her grandfather's past.

Where and when is the story set?

The story spans 1946 and 1995, with a remote Nova Scotia setting that includes Sable Island and references to Halifax.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The Kindle edition lists screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 356 pages.