The Magnolia Palace

This is my first Fiona Davis book and it did not disappoint. We got a cast of strong unique characters in both timelines. There was a strong sense of place that really shaped the characters as well. The ending was probably my favorite part. I think I will have to read more from Fiona Davis.

It's been a hot minute since I've read historical fiction and this was great! It's got it all: art, mystery, murder, romance, NYC, and some feels. Loved it.

I normally really enjoy Fiona Davis books but this one fell flat for me, unfortunately. The characters weren't developed enough for me and I found the story kind of bland. The last third of the book picked up finally. I did enjoy the author's note at the end and it gave me a jumping off point to do more research.

I liked it okay, but it dragged a bit in the middle and felt a bit disjointed in parts. It seemed like modern issues were shoehorned in after the book was finished without being planned. Also the 60s parts felt more like modern day.

A nice read! I enjoyed the 1919 timeline the most but did like Veronica and Joshua putting the puzzle together decades later as well. The parallels between Lillian and Veronica made for a great deal of predictability, but I enjoyed it regardless. The setting is lovely.