Haunting, chilling, and thoroughly absorbing. I didn't want to put it down.

A great read, detailing the lives of those who designed, built and worked at one of the first condominiums in New York. The back story of the architect and his mistress and his lies are fascinating. The history of undercover reporting and the lives of women in prison are covered in this story based on fact.

I love historical fiction and so do many of the patrons of our library. Well done with the story lines moving back and forth in time. I will look for Dollhouse by Ms. Davis and keep her on my list of authors to watch for.

I've been intrigued by the Dakota since I was 12 years old and a fan of folksinger Christine Lavin's song about Lennon's murder, so I was eager to pick up Fiona Davis's new novel when I saw it was set there. I never read Davis's debut, The Dollhouse, but from what I know of it, anyone who liked that book will enjoy this new one. Both delve into famous old NYC buildings, move back and forth in time, and are full of intrigue. I tore through the book, but ended up wishing for a little less intrigue and a little more historical depth. That's not Davis's fault - I think it just suggests that I should pick up a nonfiction book about Gilded Age New York!

I loved this book!! Fiona Davis has once again captured the historical significance of another infamous landmark in New York - the Dakota. Blending fact & fiction she creates a thoroughly delightful story! Can't wait to see what her next "landmark" will be. Kudos!

A fun and engaging read that centers on one of New York's most intriguing buildings. The book captures the excitement of a time when New York City was still finding its way as a city. The author deftly manages the cultural and demographic issues at play at the time, contrasting them with a more modern era.

Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher. Yes, I have found a new favorite author. LOVED this book. I love historical fiction but have always been particularly drawn to my hometown of NYC in the 1800's

I was hooked from the first paragraph. Sarah was so real and believable. I could not put it down. It had all the elements of a perfect story. It was so enjoyable and one of the best reads I have had in a long time.

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Fiona Davis has wow'ed me once again!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Davis's debut novel The Dollhouse, so I jumped at the opportunity to read her follow-up novel, The Address!!! Throughout this novel we time-hop between Sara Smythe in 1884 and Bailey Camden in 1985. Even though the two ladies have a hundred years between them there a several similarities, and as the story unfolds I found out there are many more links to each other than I initially thought. I love the way Fiona Davis takes history, mystery and women's fiction and melds them together brilliantly!!! I learned so much all the while trying to figure out the who, what, where and when! I was completely captivated and totally immersed in these woman's lives. If you are looking for the perfect book to get lost in and forget the rest of the world, I highly recommend The Address!! This is a 5 star novel that you won't want to see end! Fiona Davis is an author to definitely keep on your radar!!

I really loved Davis' previous novel "The Dollhouse", so I really looked forward to her next novel and "The Address" did not disappoint. Again, there were two story lines, one set in the 1880s and one in the 1980s.

I thought that the "present-day" storyline was more interesting this time than in "The Dollhouse", but some of the characters seemed a little overdone. The protagonist of this story, Bailey, was really well developed though.

Overall, I preferred the past storyline to the present-day one because I really liked the era it was set in. Sara was a wonderful protagonist and her stint in the insane asylum was really well described. Her storyline was rather heartbreaking.

What I did not like as much in this novel was the ending because it seemed rather rushed. Still, this is one of the best historical novels I've read in a while.

I loved the characters and the two alternating timelines. They truly are unique but at the same time, they interweave. I was worried for the first few chapters that I was going to be bored by this story, but was pleasantly surprised by it. A very well written story.

What a book! Really enjoyed! Highly recommend. Perfect book club pick!

Loved it! In The Address, a young British woman winds up in America, managing the newest apartment building for the wealthy of New York City. While a big part of this novel is a tragic love story, I loved this glimpse into the history of the Dakota, and how it was such an innovative apartment building for it's time. The dual storylines of two generations - current day and 100 years ago - were both very well done. The details, tragedies, triumphs and a few great twists unfolded at just the right time and pace. And I especially loved the look into historical NYC. This was just a great story, and a quick read, although it was a tad farfetched or predictable in a couple of places. But it's still a near flawless tale that kept me reading to see what happened next - I pretty much raced through it. Many thanks to Netgalley and Penguin/Dutton Books for an ARC of this wonderful work of historical fiction. 4.5 stars!