I absolutely loved this book. As with her past books, Fiona Davis masterly weaves historical places and events into her fiction books with characters you won't forget. I always look forward to her new books!

I'm not a huge historical fiction reader, but I always enjoy Fiona Davis's spin on things. This follows the same pattern as her previous novels, with two parallel storylines from different periods of time. Found all of the information about the Frick fascinating.

A must read! I absolutely love this book. “The Magnolia Palace” has it all – charm, mystery, romance, and wonderful descriptions of places like the Frick Museum, such that you feel like you were actually there. My favorite thing that Fiona does is to tell a story in the past (1919) and tell a story in a more current period (1996). I love reading both stories and how they are woven together. Thanks Fiona Davis and Dutton for the Advanced Read.

Once again Fiona Davis has written a well researched historical fiction that captures you from the very beginning. This time she writes a dual timeline involving the Frick Mansion with an interesting cast of characters while subtlety teaching us about art history. She incorporates a love story and a mystery that easily moves the story along. I thoroughly enjoyed both timelines and this is always one of my go to authors! #TheMagnoliaPalace #FionaDavis #NetGalley

Fiona Davis is becoming one of my favorite historical novelists as she’s wonderful in combining fact and fiction. Set in the Frick building in the 20’s and spanning 50 years this is a mystery, historic and love story that will appeal to everyone. Another winner.

Fiona Davis is the queen of historical fiction, and The Magnolia Palace is yet another entertaining, engrossing, and interesting novel that she has written. Lillian Carter, while trying to lay low and avoid a murder investigation in her apartment building, finds work with an eccentric and wealthy NY family; I loved this cast of characters. Fast forward about 45 years, and two young people stuck in the Frick Mansion try to solve a mystery involving the Fricks and Lillian. The dual storyline works very well together and kept me wondering what would happen next. I highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys historical fiction!
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for the advance e-copy.

Fiona Davis is becoming a go-to author for historical fiction with a bit of mystery. This story uses dual timelines set in 1919 and 1966 New York City and examines the search for a missing diamond from the Frick Museum. It’s compelling, well-written, and delightful.

Thank you for my early review copy. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I believe this book will be a huge bestseller.

Fiona Davis draws you into the 1920s New York life of Angelica, a model, who soon finds herself as assistant to Helen Frick and working in a grand home that has a statue of her on the façade. Bold personalities, intrigue, family disputes rule the home. Fifty years later, Veronica- another model-finds herself in the same mansion turned art gallery and bound up in the intrigue and mystery. Davis again creates a beautiful story traversing through time with a building as a character who is privy to the secrets of all within and brilliant characters who draw you in to their worlds, walk beside as they unravel the intrigue, and leave you with a new appreciation for that time, the building, and the people of The Magnolia Palace.

The Magnolia Palace was an enjoyable read. I liked the main characters and found them to be interesting and well developed. It takes place in two time periods and the author makes the transition between the two easy to read. The history of the Frick collection and family was very well researched with an author's note at the end of other titles that one may be interested in reading that pertain to the Frick family and their art collection.

Easily one of the best historical fiction books I have read in the last 12 months. Art, history, a love story and spanning 50+ years, what's not to love?
Well written, thoughtful details and interesting characters. I loved it!

Excellent historical fiction novel set in the home of Henry Clay Frick in NYC. This house and all of its magnificent art work was willed to the city as a museum which still exists. The main character, Lillian inadvertently becomes employed as a private secretary to Helen Frick, Henry's daughter. Lillian had previously been a sculptor's model, but is on the run due to a domestic murder in her apartment building. Lillian becomes embroiled in an awkward situation with Helen's reluctant fiancé, and ultimately gets accused of killing Henry Frick. There is a subplot involving a model who gets locked in the mansion in 1966 with an intern. These young people help to unravel the chaos that occurred almost a half century before.

As usual Ms. Davis brings history to life! Her dueling timelines are wonderful and the venue (the frick mansion) is iconic. I breezed through this book because, frankly, I devour everything Ms. Davis does! Her research is impeccable.

With that being said, I knocked a star off because of Mr. Frick. There was a lot more to the story that was glossed over. I felt that in some of Ms. Davis' other books, characters got their just desserts and, there were too many characters in this novel that didn't. The ending was tied up too neatly, and we met more characters at the end that could have really added to the story. I guess it felt a bit thin. With that being said, I didn't knock off a 2nd star because this isn't a history book, and there's only so much space to tell a story. (The Angelica statues reminded me of the destroyed work from the bonwitt teller building!)

As always, I look forward to her next novel!

(also, typo in the first Veronica chapter discussing 200 pounds)

*thank you net galley!
**if you have a chance to see Ms. Davis speak, she's magnificent!

Another exciting blend of fact and fiction, and I personally love how NYC comes alive in all its gilded splendor. The research, the detail, and the cliff-hanger chapters, make this another exciting book from Ms. Davis. A total pleasure!

Fiona Davis has quickly become one of my favorite authors so I was ecstatic when I got an advanced copy of her forthcoming novel, THE MAGNOLIA PALACE.

The Magnolia Palace shines a light on the Frick mansion and weaves together a page turning story between two women over thirty years apart. The Magnolia Palace is typical Fiona Davis -- dual timelines, mystery, murder, intrigue, and history. It does not disappoint. I love the landmarks she chooses to highlight in each of her novels and the Frick mansion fits nicely in the collection.

I look forward to sharing this title with our readers and will keep it as a contender for a future month book club pick for our organization's book club.

Thank you to Dutton Books and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Fiona Davis' THE MAGNOLIA PALACE in exchange for an honest review.

1919 New York, artists model stumbles upon a job at the Frick mansion, a perfect
escape from the law. But when a diamond goes missing and she is accused of Mr. Frick’s murder she disappears into history.
Years later two young people discover the real story of Lillian Carter and the diamond.
An interesting historical novel about the Gilded Age and what privilege could buy and could not buy.

Having read all the other books by Fiona Davis I am so happy to review her Latest one, The Magnolia Palace. Set in 1919 in New York City the story begins with Miss Lillian a model who winds up working for Miss Helen Frick. It then alternates to 1966 with Veronica who is also a model who discovers a long lost clue at the Frick house/museum . The writing is magnificent true to her style and I look forward to more historical fiction or other genres from this author.

This book kept me engaged in the story from start to finish. Set in New York in the Frick Museum once a family home to the Frick family. Lillian Carter (Known as Angelina) a life model came to work for strong minded Miss Helen Frick. Possible murder and scandal sets the story . Enjoyed this book and would read others by Fiona Davis again. Thank you Netgally for letting me preview this book.

I truly enjoy Fiona Davis' books!
I have read every book that she has written. I have recommended her books to patrons who have become fans also. I was looking forward to this book, thrilled to receive ARC. I will be excited to promote book upon release to others at library.

You will be transported back to 1919 New York City;
where life, mishaps, and consequences lead her, well she actually stumbles into a job.
Is this the answer she needs?? Will this be the solution?

Now to New York City in 1966
where life, mishaps and consequences lead her into a puzzle she must solve
Is this the answer she needs?? Will this be the solution?

You will get wrapped in these stories, you will have to keep reading to get the answers.
I read entire book in 1 sitting, as I was in NYC deep in the past and lost to everything else.

Fiona Davis brings to life the hidden part of New York. This book has passion, mystery, intrigue, and adventure. I loved it

Also adore the cover