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The Masterpiece: A Novel de Fiona Davis
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The Masterpiece: A Novel (edició 2018)

de Fiona Davis (Autor)

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Fiction. Literature. Mystery. Historical Fiction. HTML:In this captivating novel, New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis takes readers into the glamorous lost art school within Grand Central Terminal, where two very different women, fifty years apart, strive to make their mark on a world set against them.
For most New Yorkers, Grand Central Terminal is a crown jewel, a masterpiece of design. But for Clara Darden and Virginia Clay, it represents something quite different.
For Clara, the terminal is the stepping stone to her future. It is 1928, and Clara is teaching at the lauded Grand Central School of Art. Though not even the prestige of the school can override the public's disdain for a "woman artist," fiery Clara is single-minded in her quest to achieve every creative successeven while juggling the affections of two very different men. But she and her bohemian friends have no idea that they'll soon be blindsided by the looming Great Depression...and that even poverty and hunger will do little to prepare Clara for the greater tragedy yet to come.
By 1974, the terminal has declined almost as sharply as Virginia Clay's life. Dilapidated and dangerous, Grand Central is at the center of a fierce lawsuit: Is the once-grand building a landmark to be preserved, or a cancer to be demolished? For Virginia, it is simply her last resort. Recently divorced, she has just accepted a job in the information booth in order to support herself and her college-age daughter, Ruby. But when Virginia stumbles upon an abandoned art school within the terminal and discovers a striking watercolor, her eyes are opened to the elegance beneath the decay. She embarks on a quest to find the artist of the unsigned masterpiecean impassioned chase that draws Virginia not only into the battle to save Grand Central but deep into the mystery of Clara Darden, the famed 1920s illustrator who disappeared from history in 1931.
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Títol:The Masterpiece: A Novel
Autors:Fiona Davis (Autor)
Informació:Dutton (2018), First Edition, 368 pages
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Etiquetes:New York, Grand Central Terminal, 20th century, historical fiction, mystery, artists, women

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Grand Central Station--a history. Continuing her exploration of New York's well known buildings, Davis creates a story around known historical facts. As always, her research is the most fascinating part of her novel. In the late 1920s when an art school existed in the structure, well known artists began their careers. Decades later a challenge to the value of the edifice, nearly brought it down. Although I enjoyed the stories told in both timelines, I did find some of the aspects a bit cheesy. So not my favorite, but still a solid 3 star read for me. ( )
  beebeereads | Mar 16, 2024 |
Loved the combination of past and present, the history of Grand Central and New York art world drama ( )
  booklovers2 | Jan 27, 2024 |
Well researched and woven, Fiona is a master at what she does and this one didn't dissappoint ( )
  hellokirsti | Jan 3, 2024 |
3.5 ⭐️ Fun story, average writing. ( )
  AnneMarie2463 | Mar 31, 2023 |
Clara Darden is the Grand Central School of Art's only female illustration teacher. In the 1930s, this is no small feat but Clara knows she is capable of more. When she finally achieves her dream of working for Vogue magazine and is living the life she has always wanted, she and her friends are surprised when a nationwide Depression hits and they all lose everything. Just when it appears that things may be looking up for them, Clara loses her lover and work in a train accident and disappears from public life.

Fifty years later, Virginia Clay, a recent divorcee with a college-aged daughter, begins work at the Grand Central Terminal. While she originally hoped to be a legal secretary it is soon apparent that she is not suited and is given a position in the information booth in the middle of the station. As she spends time walking around Grand Central, Virginia finds the old abandoned art school and a piece of art that was left behind. She sees a strong similarity between the piece she found and a painting up for auction at Sotheby's. When she reaches out to someone with the knowledge she realizes the mystery behind the painting as well as the artist and sets out to discover the truth behind both.

Fiona Davis is always an enjoyable read for me. In this book, she centers her stories on New York City icons, such as Grand Central Station. Davis takes the time to research each landmark and any important history of the building along with the people involved with them. If you are looking for quick and enjoyable historical fiction, this is a great book for you. ( )
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Fiction. Literature. Mystery. Historical Fiction. HTML:In this captivating novel, New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis takes readers into the glamorous lost art school within Grand Central Terminal, where two very different women, fifty years apart, strive to make their mark on a world set against them.
For most New Yorkers, Grand Central Terminal is a crown jewel, a masterpiece of design. But for Clara Darden and Virginia Clay, it represents something quite different.
For Clara, the terminal is the stepping stone to her future. It is 1928, and Clara is teaching at the lauded Grand Central School of Art. Though not even the prestige of the school can override the public's disdain for a "woman artist," fiery Clara is single-minded in her quest to achieve every creative successeven while juggling the affections of two very different men. But she and her bohemian friends have no idea that they'll soon be blindsided by the looming Great Depression...and that even poverty and hunger will do little to prepare Clara for the greater tragedy yet to come.
By 1974, the terminal has declined almost as sharply as Virginia Clay's life. Dilapidated and dangerous, Grand Central is at the center of a fierce lawsuit: Is the once-grand building a landmark to be preserved, or a cancer to be demolished? For Virginia, it is simply her last resort. Recently divorced, she has just accepted a job in the information booth in order to support herself and her college-age daughter, Ruby. But when Virginia stumbles upon an abandoned art school within the terminal and discovers a striking watercolor, her eyes are opened to the elegance beneath the decay. She embarks on a quest to find the artist of the unsigned masterpiecean impassioned chase that draws Virginia not only into the battle to save Grand Central but deep into the mystery of Clara Darden, the famed 1920s illustrator who disappeared from history in 1931.

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