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mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5 rounded to 5. An enjoyable historical fiction set in two timelines. The author did a lot of research of the time periods and people the book was based on.
Give me a good historical setting that tells an interesting story and I’m hooked. This story definitely hits the mark and tells a story from two time periods that link together a story within the famous Frick mansion in NYC. While I appreciated the modern story (1966) that brings closure to the storyline from 1919, I really loved the earlier time period and how it brought this historical property to life during its prime. The characters are more engaging in the earlier time period, for me, as well.
3.5 stars rounded up. Great premise, ultimately underwhelmed me based on my expectations but overall a good read.
It was an interesting premise and a page turner but I felt like I wasn't impressed with each twist so I kept hoping for a bigger one... It also went on a bit too long.
medium-paced
An enjoyable take on history, with intersecting timelines that cross at just the right time.
The setting is the Frick mansion and it’s life as a home in the 1900s , and it’s place as an art museum in the early 60s.
While we are on NYC, as a Pittsburgh-er I was doubly interested as the connection to Frick is strong. In fact , my husband works in a building adjacent to the Frick building downtown so this was very exciting to read and share with him!
I’m love how history was amplified…..always read the authors note! While some events were stretched , the story was complex and beautiful and kept me on my toes!
The setting is the Frick mansion and it’s life as a home in the 1900s , and it’s place as an art museum in the early 60s.
While we are on NYC, as a Pittsburgh-er I was doubly interested as the connection to Frick is strong. In fact , my husband works in a building adjacent to the Frick building downtown so this was very exciting to read and share with him!
I’m love how history was amplified…..always read the authors note! While some events were stretched , the story was complex and beautiful and kept me on my toes!
This was a fun book. I really liked the 1919 storyline, but the 1960 story parts weren’t as exciting. I think the 3rd fourth of the book was the best (from about 50%-75% completion). I really like famous artwork and would’ve loved to hear more about that, but I’m interested to learn more about the Frick collection and visit next time I’m in NYC.
This is my second book by Fiona Davis and I also enjoyed this one. I like her writing style. She definitely brings all of the characters to life in a great way.
A very well researched story that blended fact with fiction wonderfully. the plot was good, the characters were a bit weak. some seemingly unnecessary subplots. but a fun little history mystery.