Fiona Davis

Fiona Davis is a bestselling author known for her historical fiction novels, often set in iconic New York City buildings. Her works explore themes of history, architecture, and the lives of women across different eras.

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  1. 1. The Masterpiece

    Set against the backdrop of New York City's Grand Central Terminal, this captivating narrative intertwines the lives of two women from different eras. In the 1920s, Clara Darden is a pioneering artist struggling to make her mark in a male-dominated world, while in the 1970s, Virginia Clay, a recently divorced woman, stumbles upon Clara's forgotten art school hidden within the terminal. As Virginia delves into the mystery of Clara's disappearance and the fate of her artwork, she uncovers secrets that challenge her perceptions of art, ambition, and resilience, ultimately leading to a transformative journey of self-discovery.

  2. 2. The Dollhouse

    Set against the backdrop of New York City's iconic Barbizon Hotel for Women, the narrative intertwines the lives of two women from different eras. In the 1950s, aspiring model Darby McLaughlin navigates the challenges and secrets of the glamorous yet restrictive world of the Barbizon, while in the present day, journalist Rose Lewin becomes intrigued by the building's history and its mysterious past residents. As Rose delves deeper, she uncovers a web of intrigue, betrayal, and ambition that connects her life to Darby's in unexpected ways, revealing the enduring impact of choices made long ago.

  3. 3. The Address

    Set against the backdrop of New York City's iconic Dakota building, this historical fiction novel weaves together the lives of two women separated by a century. In the late 19th century, Sara Smythe, a British immigrant, is thrust into the opulent world of the Dakota as its head housekeeper, where she becomes entangled in a scandal that threatens her future. Fast forward to the 1980s, Bailey Camden, a struggling interior designer, discovers a hidden connection to Sara while renovating an apartment in the same building. As Bailey delves into the past, secrets unravel, linking the two women's destinies in unexpected ways, exploring themes of ambition, betrayal, and redemption.

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  4. 4. The Lions Of Fifth Avenue

    Set against the backdrop of the iconic New York Public Library, this captivating tale weaves together two timelines, exploring themes of ambition, family secrets, and the pursuit of knowledge. In 1913, a librarian's wife finds herself drawn to the suffrage movement and the allure of a bohemian lifestyle, while in 1993, her granddaughter, a curator, is embroiled in a mystery involving missing rare books. As the narrative unfolds, both women confront societal expectations and personal dilemmas, discovering unexpected connections that bridge their lives across the decades.

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  6. 6. The Magnolia Palace

    A former artists’ model in 1919 New York, reeling from loss and scandal, takes refuge as a private secretary inside a steel magnate’s opulent mansion, where rivalries, desires, and a missing jewel pull her into a web of intrigue. Decades later, a young fashion model stranded in the same building uncovers hidden clues and long-buried secrets that connect her fate to the earlier woman’s. As the two timelines converge, revelations about identity, ambition, and the costs of beauty and privilege reshape lives and restore what was lost.

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