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The Masterpiece
by Fiona Davis
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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“The Masterpiece” by Fiona Davis
A magical look back at a historical landmark and how it intertwined with the heart of New York and its people. In the 1920s, Clara is the only female instructor at the Grand Central Terminal art school, but little do her peers know that she is competitive and determined to make it big. She takes on illustrative work for magazines and advertisements. She challenges the other professors. And she is not afraid to try something new. Once her relationship with Oliver blooms, he opens doors for her like no other and her work gains popularity quickly. Meanwhile, another Art professor, Levon, encourages Clara to go outside her comfort zone. In the 1970s, we meet Virginia, a recently divorced mother of a daughter, trying to find work and find a new life after her marriage ended. Virginia finds the Grand Central Terminal via a temporary agency, but it soon becomes a home away from home for her. Virginia uncovers the ghostly remains of the Art school upstairs including a beautiful watercolor by Clara. The stories of these women start to intermingle as Clara works to find a new medium and survive the depression and as Virginia seeks to save the terminal. I really enjoyed both of the characters and the flow of the writing! Wonderfully detailed descriptions and seeing the two come together was the cherry on top!
“The Masterpiece” by Fiona Davis
A magical look back at a historical landmark and how it intertwined with the heart of New York and its people. In the 1920s, Clara is the only female instructor at the Grand Central Terminal art school, but little do her peers know that she is competitive and determined to make it big. She takes on illustrative work for magazines and advertisements. She challenges the other professors. And she is not afraid to try something new. Once her relationship with Oliver blooms, he opens doors for her like no other and her work gains popularity quickly. Meanwhile, another Art professor, Levon, encourages Clara to go outside her comfort zone. In the 1970s, we meet Virginia, a recently divorced mother of a daughter, trying to find work and find a new life after her marriage ended. Virginia finds the Grand Central Terminal via a temporary agency, but it soon becomes a home away from home for her. Virginia uncovers the ghostly remains of the Art school upstairs including a beautiful watercolor by Clara. The stories of these women start to intermingle as Clara works to find a new medium and survive the depression and as Virginia seeks to save the terminal. I really enjoyed both of the characters and the flow of the writing! Wonderfully detailed descriptions and seeing the two come together was the cherry on top!