Tildy Barrows is the curator of a San Francisco library and archive housed in an historic San Francisco Mansion. With the library on the verge of bankruptcy and its most valuable art possible to be sold, she discovers as hidden space in the building where she finds an exquisite dollhouse model complete with miniature artwork as well secret messages in its wallpaper. Going back and forth from the present through the history of the woman who created the dollhouse and others, as well as her loves, art, and struggles. Extraordinarily compelling historical fiction.

The Library of Lost Dollhouses delivers a captivating blend of history, art, and mystery. It's rich with historical detail, and portrays the creativity and resilience of women. I'll definitely be recommending this one to historical fiction lovers.