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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
While a relatively interesting story, the characters and plot were rather lacking in depth.
This one took me a minute to get into. The shifting narrative got me moving through and in the end I enjoyed the story and how it came together. I loved that parts of this book we rooted in historical fiction. The characters were shallow but the deception was deep.
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Good story. Multiple storylines across different timeframes in history, some I cared more about than others. The Frick Family storyline from the 20’s best. Part mystery, part history, part art made for interesting content that made me want to seek out more information on the real life stories, on which this fictional one was based. Looking to learn more about the Frick Collection and Audrey Munson.
Historical fiction mystery-thriller for the win! I’m not always a huge mystery fan because I feel they tend to be slow and drawn out, but this had a hint of thriller thrown in and the dual timelines helped keep me engaged.
This is a story of Lillian Carter and her life after losing her mother to the Spanish Flu. After losing her mother, Lillian unexpectantly becomes a private secretary to the wealthy, cantankerous, Helen Frick. Lillia plans on staying only long enough to save enough money to move out west to become a movie star but things go sideways and Lillian is blamed for not only the death of Henry Clay Frick, but for stealing the Magnolia diamond.
Nearly fifty years later, model Veronica Weber is stuck in the Frick Mansion, now turned museum, after a photoshoot, due to a snow storm. Veronica and Joshua, who is an art intern, follow clues left by Helen for her love interest. The clues lead them to solving the decades old murder of the Henry Clay Frick. With the help of Helen, they track down Lillian and get justice, once and for all.
This engaging ride was a fun one! It kept me on my toes until the last moment. I give this a 5/5.
This is a story of Lillian Carter and her life after losing her mother to the Spanish Flu. After losing her mother, Lillian unexpectantly becomes a private secretary to the wealthy, cantankerous, Helen Frick. Lillia plans on staying only long enough to save enough money to move out west to become a movie star but things go sideways and Lillian is blamed for not only the death of Henry Clay Frick, but for stealing the Magnolia diamond.
Nearly fifty years later, model Veronica Weber is stuck in the Frick Mansion, now turned museum, after a photoshoot, due to a snow storm. Veronica and Joshua, who is an art intern, follow clues left by Helen for her love interest. The clues lead them to solving the decades old murder of the Henry Clay Frick. With the help of Helen, they track down Lillian and get justice, once and for all.
This engaging ride was a fun one! It kept me on my toes until the last moment. I give this a 5/5.
I obtained this book first via Netgalley - and I loved it! The characters are well developed. I enjoyed reading the dual time line which incorporated the people from the earlier time into the later time. I also learned a lot about the Frick collection which I'll now go research a bit more! I appreciated being able to read this story and knowing a little more about that time period.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated