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The Magnolia Palace

Fiona Davis

Start date: June 1, 2022

Finish date: June 30, 2022

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Jun 23, 2022 Melanie rated it really liked it

Magnolia Palace covers a piece of history that one doesn't always think about - art and fasion models. What happens to them after their 15 minutes of fame. This book also takes the reader into the world of art collection and family rivalry. Helen Clay Frick is a woman I have never heard of before this book, and while I might not like her do find her to be a curiosity.

How did I find this book? After reading Lions of Fifth Avenue I wanted to read all of her work. ...more

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Apr 15, 2022 Susan rated it liked it

This is the second novel I read by the author. I enjoy reading her novels. I love to read about the background information and doing my own research on the author's novels.

The author writes about historical locations in NYC. This novel is based on the Frisk Mansion. Which was owned by Henry Clay Frisk till he willed it to the public as a mansion. He's daughter was very important in the art world till her death of the age of 88.

The book has two time lines. 1919, 1966. There are two main characte ...more

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Jul 07, 2022 Mairzi rated it liked it

I would have enjoyed this book more if I had found either of the primary female characters appealing or likeable. But I did love the historical details and the descriptions of the Frick Mansion and its glorious art collection. The Frick is my favorite museum in NYC, small, filled with gorgeous art and never too crowded. During college, I interned for a semester at Sotheby's and went to the Frick Library a number of times to do research. It was a fascinating place with strict rules for dress and ...more

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May 01, 2023 hannah rated it liked it

There's some really good parts to this book: the influence art has over the storyline and character backgrounds, the backstories of many character, the prose. I felt that it was a little too slow and the climax/resolution happened extremely quickly at the end, but it's a good read if you are someone who likes lighter historical fiction. ...more

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