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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
In 1919 Lillian’s life has fallen apart - her mother just died of the Spanish Flu, she was once a famous model, but a scandal has left her on the run. She ends up becoming a personal secretary for heiress Helen Frick and begins to help her create a library cataloging her father’s art.
In 1966 model Veronica is trying to restart her career and finds herself at a photoshoot at the Frick Collection. A series of events leaves her locked in the museum where she stumbles across a scavenger hunt made by Helen nearly 50 years earlier.
I adore Fiona Davis’ work and this book is no exception. Whenever I read one of her books, I learn so much about the history of these incredible NYC landmarks and learning more about the Frick Collection was fascinating. I loved the dual time-lines and how they end up intertwining. This book has a great Old Hollywood feel and manages to mix history, glamour, and a little bit of mystery all with a fictional twist.
Thank you to Dutton and NetGalley for the advanced copy!
In 1966 model Veronica is trying to restart her career and finds herself at a photoshoot at the Frick Collection. A series of events leaves her locked in the museum where she stumbles across a scavenger hunt made by Helen nearly 50 years earlier.
I adore Fiona Davis’ work and this book is no exception. Whenever I read one of her books, I learn so much about the history of these incredible NYC landmarks and learning more about the Frick Collection was fascinating. I loved the dual time-lines and how they end up intertwining. This book has a great Old Hollywood feel and manages to mix history, glamour, and a little bit of mystery all with a fictional twist.
Thank you to Dutton and NetGalley for the advanced copy!
4.5 stars. Great historical fiction (loosely based on true events) with elements of mystery, thriller, and romance.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 rounded up. I didn’t hate this, but I was much more immersed in the 1919 story than the 1966 one. I was satisfied that things wrapped up, but idk, I didn’t really care as much about who had done the things as I thought. This is a good one for historical fiction readers who like a dash of mystery and romance.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
I loved the Lions of Fifth Avenue and was excited to learn more about another NYC building. I can appreciate the creative liberties the author took in the story, but some of the elements didn’t quite fit and made me roll my eyes. It was a quick read, and I was enthralled, but only for entertainment purposes and not for appreciation of the writing.
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoy Fiona Davis' well researched work. I found her work immersive and distracting - the perfect combination for an emotional reader.
While listening to this book I found some enticing rabbit holes - the Frick collection, the Frick collection archive, and the Frick 360 virtual tour.
If you enjoy history and/or art woven into two fascinating stories you'll enjoy this book.
While listening to this book I found some enticing rabbit holes - the Frick collection, the Frick collection archive, and the Frick 360 virtual tour.
If you enjoy history and/or art woven into two fascinating stories you'll enjoy this book.