The Address by Fiona Davis immersed me in the Gilded Age world of New York City and I loved every minute. I must admit that I was not familiar with the Dakota building or its rich history prior to reading The Address. The Address develops in two story lines, one of Sara Smythe, the managerette of the Dakota as it opens in in the 1880s and Bailey Camden, a struggling interior designer recently out of rehab, who begins remodeling an apartment in the Dakota over 100 years after it was built.
I felt both stories were compelling, but being a fan of historical fiction, I found myself drawn into Sara's time. Without providing spoilers, I felt that the novel was well researched and had several unexpected twists and turns. After reading the book, I wanted to learn more about the Dakota and see pictures of it in present day. I also found myself thinking about the characters long after I had finished reading the book. The Address is the first novel I have read by Fiona Davis and I will definitely be picking up her previous work The Dollhouse soon.
Fans of historical fiction should add this book to their 'to read' list and prepare to enjoy a visit to the Gilded Age and New York City at its richest and best.
I received this book courtesy of Dutton Books, Penguin Group through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I felt both stories were compelling, but being a fan of historical fiction, I found myself drawn into Sara's time. Without providing spoilers, I felt that the novel was well researched and had several unexpected twists and turns. After reading the book, I wanted to learn more about the Dakota and see pictures of it in present day. I also found myself thinking about the characters long after I had finished reading the book. The Address is the first novel I have read by Fiona Davis and I will definitely be picking up her previous work The Dollhouse soon.
Fans of historical fiction should add this book to their 'to read' list and prepare to enjoy a visit to the Gilded Age and New York City at its richest and best.
I received this book courtesy of Dutton Books, Penguin Group through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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