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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Dual time line of two models Lillian Carter (1919) and Veronica Weber (1966) - all happening in the Frick mansion. One living with secrets, betrayal and murder and one helping to solve them.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The plot really only surfaced a third of the way in, so it was a pretty slow start. The end wrapped up very nicely although that happened in a fairly abrupt manner, with things just falling into place within a couple pages of one another. All that being said, I can't deny that I got very caught up in the book and halfway through just couldn't put it down.
What a wonderful surprise this gem was! Told in dual timelines with art, mystery, Spanish Flu Pandemic (perfect timing to current affairs, don't you think), NYC Frick Mansion and Museum, and so much more...
The two main characters of Lillian and Veronica were very well done and well developed into a very believable storyline.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Group Dutton for this advanced readers copy. This book was released on January 25, 2022.
The two main characters of Lillian and Veronica were very well done and well developed into a very believable storyline.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Group Dutton for this advanced readers copy. This book was released on January 25, 2022.
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was such a great book! I loved the history, which was all new to me, and the way that the stories of the characters drew it all together. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, and this definitely did not disappoint.
This book was very good but I think what I liked most about this is the author and how she explains at the end exactly what was real and what she made up. I can’t wait to read more of her books!
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced