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The Masterpiece
The Masterpiece: A Novel | Fiona Davis
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In her latest captivating novel, nationally 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 the nearly nine million people who live in New York City, 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, which she is certain will shine as the brightly as the constellations on the main concourse ceiling. It is 1928, and twenty-five-year-old Clara is teaching at the lauded Grand Central School of Art. A talented illustrator, she has dreams of creating cover art for Vogue, but not even the prestige of the school can override the public's disdain for a "woman artist." Brash, fiery, confident, and single-minded--even while juggling the affections of two men, a wealthy would-be poet and a brilliant experimental painter--Clara is determined to achieve every creative success. But she and her bohemian friends have no idea that they'll soon be blindsided by the looming Great Depression, an insatiable monster with the power to destroy the entire art scene. And even poverty and hunger will do little to prepare Clara for the greater tragedy yet to come. Nearly fifty years later, in 1974, the terminal has declined almost as sharply as Virginia Clay's life. Full of grime and danger, from the smoke-blackened ceiling to the pickpockets and drug dealers who roam the floor, 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 hidden under the dust, her eyes are opened to the elegance beneath the decay. She embarks on a quest to find the artist of the unsigned masterpiece--an 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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Librarybelle
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I discovered Davis‘ historical fiction a few years ago when I read The Chelsea Girls. She is quickly becoming a go-to author for me. I love her connection to a NYC landmark, her development of a story that surrounds that landmark, and her inclusion of historical facts and impressions of the building.

This one, which was a #LiteraryCrew read, looks at the old art school in the Grand Central terminal. So good! #12BooksOf2023 #June

Andrew65 I loved this one. 3mo
Crazeedi Yep great book. As I scroll through your feed Jess, I think you and I read very much the same! 3mo
Librarybelle @Crazeedi I think we do! 😁 3mo
Crazeedi @Librarybelle ❤️💗💓 3mo
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Librarybelle
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I had no idea there was an art school in Grand Central Terminal! I like Davis‘s novels for bringing a NYC landmark to life - the setting becomes a character. Told in a dual timeline, Clara‘s story of the 1920s/1930s and Virginia‘s from the 1970s shows the passage of time on the building. Arts, women‘s rights, and historic preservation play a role in this. I was not too crazy over the two MC‘s, but the story itself really entertained me.

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I loved the setting and the dual time lines, but the story fell a little flat for me. I liked how it ended up all coming together so probably a little better than just okay…say 3.5 stars ⭐️. Read for #literarycrew and it got me a #bookspinbingo in May, so there‘s that!

Librarybelle Hooray! Thanks for joining!! 10mo
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Librarybelle
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It‘s time for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead discussion! I have 7 questions under spoiler posted - respond whenever you have an opportunity to join the discussion!

Is there anything else you wish to discuss?

If you have not already indicated an interest in next month‘s book, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, comment below, and I‘ll add you to the tag list!

Sargar114 Thanks for putting this together. Looking forward to next month! 10mo
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Librarybelle
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7. In the end, Clara and other artists got the credit they deserved. What did you think about the ending? ~from BookClubChat #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 I liked it. The overall story was kind of average for me (May have been how I consumed it) but I was satisfied on how their timelines met up. 10mo
Sargar114 …and of course Clara got the credit she deserved. 10mo
Deblovestoread I liked it and got it off my TBR shelves. So win-win 😊 10mo
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6. How did Virginia change from the beginning of the novel until the end? What‘s next for her? ~from BookClubChat #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 She started off as meek and still recovering from her divorce. We definitely saw her grow into herself and maybe who she should have always been but was being held back by societal norms. 10mo
Sargar114 I find it interesting that her ex left her after her mastectomy and was part of the reason he left as she no longer conformed to societal beauty standards. Then Clara used that and saw the strength it created in her and wanted to celebrate that. 10mo
Deblovestoread Yeah the ex, shallow much? I was glad for this part of the story. You could feel the pain and embarrassment that Virginia felt and to have Clara turn that around through Art was lovely. 10mo
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5. Let‘s discuss Virginia‘s drive to help save the Grand Central Terminal. Why do you think she made it such a personal mission? Do you agree with her that structures like that should be restored and preserved? ~from BookClubChat #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

julieclair I read this book last year, and didn‘t re-read it this month, but seeing these questions, I now realize that I‘ve forgotten a lot of the plot. 😳😕 But I do very much agree that buildings such as Grand Central Station should be saved and restored, and re-purposed if necessary. History is important. 10mo
BethM I am in the same boat as @julieclair 10mo
Sargar114 It seemed her working every day there she started to feel a personal connection with it. Virginia also seems to have a good attention to detail and the longer she was there, the more she saw and fell in love with. It also seemed to serve as a welcome distraction and once the other lawyer turned out to be married, I‘m sure it helped wanting to stick it to him. places should be preserved if they have historical context and can safely be done. 10mo
Deblovestoread I understand progress due to the modern world we live in but our historical sites and buildings give everything depth and meaning. History is so important. In another life I would have been a history teacher. 10mo
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4. What was your initial suspicions on what happened to Clara? Were you surprised she was still alive? ~from BookClubChat #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 I was definitely surprised, I thought she may have died in the train crash as well. 10mo
Deblovestoread Same! It didn‘t occur to me that she was alive…as the author intended 😊 10mo
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3. There‘s lots of descriptions of the art world. What stood out to you in those sections dedicated to crafting art? Do you have a favorite artist? ~from BookClubChat guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 I experienced this one through audio, which may have been a disservice to the story, but I found myself missing some of the more technical descriptions. My favorite artist is Monet, fascinated at his ability to make something that seemingly looks like nothing into something. 10mo
Deblovestoread I love learning about art history and the artists themselves. My fave is Van Gogh but a close second is Monet, really love that whole period. 10mo
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Librarybelle
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2. Let‘s discuss the ways that Clara and Virginia are very different. In what ways are they similar? Do you think they‘ll remain in contact? ~from BookClubChat guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 Clara was much more sure of herself and much more willing to fight for what she felt she deserved. I think Virginia eventually got there, but it took her quite a bit longer. I don‘t know if they stay in touch but I imagine Clara feels a bit indebted now to Virginia so maybe. 10mo
Deblovestoread I agree with @Sargar114 Virginia came to her confidence later in life then Clara did. I think they were very different people so may not have connected later. 10mo
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1. What did you think about the setting in the Grand Central Terminal? What about the two time periods (the ‘20s and ‘70s)? ~from BookClubChat guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

julieclair I loved the setting in Grand Central Station. I had no idea there used to be an art school there. And I always enjoy books with dual timelines. 10mo
BethM I agree with @julieclair I ended up googling a bunch! 10mo
Sargar114 I loved the settting! Both timelines really painted a perfect picture of the location (pun intended). @julieclair I like dual timelines as well! 10mo
Deblovestoread I love dual timeline stories and was glad to be back in Grand Central Station having read this one 10mo
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megnews
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Ready to discuss! I love a novel set in NYC and dual timelines too. #LiteraryCrew

Librarybelle So glad you liked this! Are you able to join us for next month‘s book 10mo
megnews @Librarybelle unfortunately I‘ve already bit off more than I can chew next month. Thanks though! 10mo
Librarybelle @megnews Of course! 10mo
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We‘re a week away from the discussion of this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! I hope the reading is going well - I‘ve seen some positive posts about this month‘s selection.

Any thoughts to share at the moment?

Sargar114 About a quarter of the way in, so far so good! 10mo
Cinfhen I really liked it! Loved the setting 10mo
mcctrish I never got my hands on this 10mo
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Librarybelle Bummer, @mcctrish ! Glad you can join in next month! 10mo
PurpleyPumpkin Unfortunately I didn‘t get around to reading this one. ☹️ And I was so looking forward to it! Maybe next month. 🤞🏽 10mo
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Cinfhen
Masterpiece | Fiona Davis
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LOVED THIS❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️A fascinating story about Grand Central Terminal, an iconic landmark in NYC . Told in #DualTimeLines it follows two artists who taught at the Art Institute housed in Grand Central from 1922- 1944. Excellent pick from @Librarybelle #LiteraryCrew

Cinfhen Almost forgot 😅 this is my #BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks 💖 11mo
squirrelbrain Ooh, stacked! 11mo
Librarybelle Hooray! So glad you loved this one! 11mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 11mo
Cinfhen It was just the right time with the right book @TheAromaofBooks @squirrelbrain @Librarybelle im definitely interested in reading more by Davis 11mo
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Cinfhen
Masterpiece | Fiona Davis
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Off to a great start 🤩🎧 #LiteraryCrew #BookSpin #DualTimeZones #1920s #1970s

Itchyfeetreader This is a lovely cover 11mo
Cinfhen It is @Itchyfeetreader 🥰and it‘s lovely inside as well 💖 11mo
Librarybelle Yay!!! 11mo
Cinfhen I‘m loving it @Librarybelle 💕💕 11mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 11mo
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repost for @Librarybelle:

This month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead transports us to NYC! I like Davis‘s use of historic landmarks to tell a story, so I‘m looking forward to this one.

Tagging those who have expressed interest in this month‘s choice. If you would also like tagged for this month, let me know! Read at your own pace during the month. I post periodic checkins, and discussion is on May 31st.

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 11mo
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Librarybelle
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This month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead transports us to NYC! I like Davis‘s use of historic landmarks to tell a story, so I‘m looking forward to this one.

Tagging those who have expressed interest in this month‘s choice. If you would also like tagged for this month, let me know! Read at your own pace during the month. I post periodic checkins, and discussion is on May 31st.

julieclair I read this book last year and loved it! I will probably not re-read it, but I look forward to the discussion. 😀 11mo
Librarybelle Sounds great, @julieclair ! 11mo
Cinfhen This is my #bookspin so I‘m definitely in! 11mo
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Deblovestoread Looking forward to this one! 11mo
mrp27 Can‘t believe my library doesn‘t have this one! 11mo
Librarybelle @Cinfhen Hooray!! 11mo
Librarybelle That is so bizarre, @mrp27 ! Sorry the library does not have it! 11mo
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Two down in my quest to read the Fiona Davis books along with a nonfiction book about the featured building.

BethM I enjoy her writing. 11mo
Aims42 I love books about famous buildings and landmarks 🥰 I think they should have their own niche under ‘Non-Fiction‘, like ‘Building Biographies‘ or something like that 11mo
LeslieO @BethM I‘m really enjoying this one. 11mo
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LeslieO @Aims42 I totally agree! 11mo
LeslieO @Aims42 what are some of you favorite building bios? 11mo
Aims42 @LeslieO “Empty Mansions” by Bill Dedman, “Castle on Sunset” by Shawn Levy, “The Secret of the Savoy” by Olivia Williams, “The Last Castle” by Denise Kieanan are my top favorites 🏗️🏙️🏠 11mo
LeslieO @Aims42 I own The Last Castle ( haven‘t read it yet tho) and I‘ll add the rest to my list! 11mo
Aims42 @LeslieO Happy Reading 🥰 11mo
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LitsyEvents
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Repost for @Librarybelle

#LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead for May is The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis

See original post for details https://litsy.com/p/SVJOYXFxazBM

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 11mo
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Librarybelle
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May‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead is the tagged by Fiona Davis.

Read at your own pace throughout the month. I will post periodic check ins. Discussion questions will be posted on May 31st.

Tagging those who have expressed interest in this month‘s read. If you would also like to be tagged, comment below!

Librarybelle Are you interested in the May read? @BethM @Cinfhen @PurpleyPumpkin 11mo
BethM I read this! Def tag me!! I‘m always down to try- I‘ve just been a super moody reader lately 🤦‍♀️ 11mo
kspenmoll I read this already! It‘s wonderful! 11mo
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IndoorDame Please tag me, I‘d love to see what everyone thinks… but I‘m not sure if I‘ll actually get to this next month or not, I‘ve been super all over the place lately. 11mo
Librarybelle @kspenmoll So good to hear it‘s good! Would you like to be tagged for the discussion? 11mo
BethM @IndoorDame me too! 11mo
Cinfhen If I can get a copy I may join in. I‘ll keep you posted 💜thanks for the reminder 11mo
Cinfhen Ok! Im in 💕thanks - was able to borrow from the library 😊 11mo
Librarybelle Hooray, @Cinfhen ! 11mo
PurpleyPumpkin I‘m in!🙋🏽‍♀️ 11mo
kspenmoll I loved this book- and Grand Central, its setting! Maybe I will do a reread if I can get it from library. I posted about it on Litsy 4 yrs ago. 11mo
Librarybelle @kspenmoll I liked Chelsea Girls by her, so I‘m hoping I enjoy this one as much! 11mo
Jerdencon I read this a few months ago so will join in the discussion! 11mo
Librarybelle Sounds good, @Jerdencon ! I‘ll note to tag you at the end of the month for the discussion. 11mo
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LeslieO
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#BookSpin and #DoubleSpin two books on my TBR for awhile and now I have the push I need to move them to the top of the #TBR

marleed I love having Fiona Davis atop my TBR! 12mo
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fictionaddictbooks Lovely cover😀😀 12mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love this one!! 12mo
Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I thought of this one when I entered Grand Central Station in 2021… 12mo
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NatalieR
Masterpiece | Fiona Davis
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*Not the tagged book* A Wild Rose is number five in the collection, A Point in Time, available thru Amazon Prime Reading. In this story, Fiona Davis takes us to Carnegie Hall where we meet a famous pianist, Gloria Banderas. Gloria is scheduled to perform at Carnegie Hall when she experiences a strange ailment that affects her ability to play piano. The reader gets a peek into Gloria‘s life.

Full review at https://abookandadog.com

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📚tagged
📚Susan Meissner
📚Mad About You
📚Matchbox 20
📚Mad Season

#ManicMonday

TheSpineView Forgot about Matchbox 20. Great choice! 1y
Jjaxn95 Matchbox 20 is my favorite too! 1y
AmyG Misty, I got an email that your package arrived at my box…I will pick it up tomorrow. I have something coming your way so be on the lookout. Thank you,my friend. I hope you had a great birthday. Sorry it‘s late. (edited) 1y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheSpineView I miss them! Man I know every word to every song!! 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @AmyG thank you!! I‘m sorry yours was late too! And I forgot the card!! 1y
AmyG @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Ha…not a problem. 😘 1y
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Set in NYC‘s Grand Central Terminal and the art school that was housed there, this is told in 2 timelines-the 1920s and 1970s. It focuses on 2 struggling but strong women who are trying to find their own way.

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JenReadsAlot
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Parts of this I really enjoyed and others not so much! My #doublespin for May @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
SilversReviews I enjoyed it. 2y
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JenReadsAlot
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Tagged is a physical book
Maybe 3/4 stars right now
I do not
@MoonWitch94 #thoughtfulThursday
@peaknit @BethM @Kshakal @RaeLovesToRead

BethM That books was a 3 star for me. 2y
RaeLovesToRead Thanks for the tag! 😊 2y
MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing 📚☺️ 2y
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• TBR since March 9, 2018

The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis is a multi-narrative story set in two time periods: the 1920s and 1970s New York. The two story threads meet in Grand Central Station which is the ideal setting for bustling Art Deco New York meets down and out New York when homelessness was rife and the glamour had definitely worn off.

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#CuriousCovers Day 23 #Building

I have read 3 others building related books by Fiona Davis and enjoyed them. Somehow I have both a hardback and ebook on my TBR of this one.

Eggs I‘ve enjoyed all her books—I‘m a sucker for anything NYC/Grand Central Station 👏🏻📚🤗 3y
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If I could plan my nightly dreams, I‘d be living my alternative life - the one where I was born, raised, and living a comfortable life in NYC. In those dreams I‘d know all the secrets of these fantastic NYC buildings. Thank goodness, I have Fiona Davis to give life to my story that never was :)

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Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#INSPIREDNEWYEAR
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@TheKidUpstairs

Today‘s Prompt: GRAND

What would an art school teacher and an information booth attendee have in common besides “Grand” Central since the women lived 50 years apart? You would be surprised.

Another FAB read by Fiona Davis.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/y5zz8h6s

@fionadavisauthor

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love this author 💙 3y
SilversReviews @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yes. She is fantastic!! 3y
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I love this author end this book was a great addition to her book list. She‘s a go to for me when it comes to historic fiction

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Such an awesome book and author!!! This is a great deal!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

SilversReviews So good. 3y
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JenReadsAlot
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Two rough dental appointments this week = trip to my favorite independent bookstore for some retail therapy! #bookhaul

LiteraryinLawrence You deserve it! 4y
JenReadsAlot @LiteraryinLititz I thought so 😊 4y
KLyn1 Books & Co appreciates you 😉 4y
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My first Fiona Davis! Well-done historical fiction surrounding NYC‘s Grand Central Terminal and the art school housed there during the 1930s. Dual time lines in the 1930s and 1970s. Really loved it!

megnews I have this on my tbr. The Chelsea Girls was excellent too. 4y
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My current read. I love Fiona Davis! Her books are always really good.

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@cwarnier I‘m not sure how long this has been sitting in my mailbox but a big thank you all the same!

cwarnier I think I just mailed it last week, so not that long. Thanks for sharing the book. 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love this cover!! 4y
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#lmbpc @BethM @nelehelen @Sharpeipup
I finally finished and will mail it off tomorrow. Thanks ladies for sharing all the books this round. It was a ton of fun.

nelehelen Same! I‘m almost done with mine too! @BethM 4y
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#lmbpc round 7
@BethM @nelehelen
@Sharpeipup I am about halfway through Masterpiece and will finish up soon. Sorry it is late.

nelehelen I‘m still not finished with mine either! 4y
BethM I just received the final book- I‘m hoping to have it done mid month. 4y
cwarnier Oh good. I feel like I struggled this round, which may be part of the reason everyone else is behind as well. 4y
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Great book so far. I am hoping to finish it this week.
#lmpbc @Sharpeipup @nelehelen @BethM

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#lmpbc @nelehelen @Sharpeipup
@BethM Thank you for the wonderful goodies.
I am sorry ladies that I have not finished the Sheep Detective book yet. I am half way, and hopefully will be able to finish later this week.

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Forgot to take a pic of the packages so here‘s my hubs and I at his 1920s themed Xmas party last night. @cwarnier your #lmpbc is on its way and @Mommamanzi your #cbbc is on its way.

AlaMich Cute!! 4y
BethM @AlaMich thanks! 4y
Avanders Love it! 4y
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BethM
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3 stars. I didn‘t enjoy this as much as Dollhouse. Almost every relationship intimate or sexual held a tangible ick factor for me. Being a lover of romance, this colored my view of the overall story. Good but not great. #lmpbc

annahenke Good to know. 4y
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BethM
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Sometimes I get overstimulated, I think it‘s part of my anxiety? Tonight is one of those so settling in with some detox tea and the end of this book!

JenReadsAlot Good self care! 4y
Avanders ♥️♥️ 4y
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BethM
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Quiet day at home- hubs is to my left playing scrabble and watching the movie. At least until playoffs start. Go Pack Go!

ljuliel You have a turkey in your living room ! What‘s that other big brown animal to the right of your door ? 4y
BethM @ljuliel a whitetail deer. 4y
Beatlefan129 They better win today— Go Pack Go!! 4y
Christine 💚💛 4y
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BethM
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Thank you so much @nelehelen ! I‘m super excited to read this book for #lmpbc -it‘s been on my list forever! @Avanders @cwarnier your envelopes were mailed out yesterday!

cwarnier Thanks. That must be the “package“ I am getting on Monday. 4y
BethM @Mommamanzi your #CBbc went out today! 4y
Avanders 💃🏽🥰 4y
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3.5/5
My first Fiona Davis novel finished for #LMPBC and #24B42020! I went in not knowing what to expect and found myself immersed in the lives of the two women in the book, especially Clara and her life in the 1920s. I wish I got to know the characters on a deeper level as they felt a bit distant. But, I loved the setting around the Grand Station Terminal and history around it.

cwarnier I have to wait until Feb. for this one. 4y
BethM I‘m so excited for this! 4y
Andrew65 I enjoy her books, especially 4y
tracey38 I've always loved the 1920s. And here we are heading into the 2020s! 4y
Crazeedi I've enjoyed her books, I cant wait to read this one 4y
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Arvena
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Mehso-so

2,5
I expected something more...
The writing was poor and predictable. Feels like wasted potential

ReadingisMyPassion I am looking forward to reading it. Hope I have a different experience. 4y
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The core setting of the tagged book—Grand Central!!! Have you been there? It‘s awesome, even if the sun doesn‘t pour through those windows like it used to. Want to get to this book next year, has anyone read it?! #NYC

Oh yeah, and #Godzilla walked through the MetLife Building back in ‘98. Why does nobody remember this?! 😆Matthew Broderick remembers.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yes!!! All of her books are awesome!! 4y
Scochrane26 Love grand central. I made an extra detour last time I was there, so I could see it again. 4y
Sharpeipup I just finished it! 4y
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TEArificbooks We went to Grand Central. A gift shop had a mechanical toy train that my son loved. And we got him a wooden subway train car to go with his Thomas set. 4y
mrp27 When I lived in NY I used to take out of town visitors to Grand Central at peak times! I had a blast watching them react. 😂 4y
Bookwormjillk I haven‘t been to Grand Central but I have read The Masterpiece. I enjoyed it. 4y
Andrew65 Love her books, also enjoyed The Dakota building and particularly the building of it. 4y
kspenmoll I enjoyed the book as well. Lots of Grand Central history included! 4y
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Thank you @Sharpeipup for this awesome #lmpbc package! I love the city ornaments and the pin!!! Going to wear the cozy socks today while I read this. ♥️ #groupA

Sharpeipup Sorry it got there so late...Enjoy the extra goodies as part of my apology! 4y
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