Very well written a lot of history here provided in this novel.

This book draws you into the characters and the period so that you feel as if you have visited the Barbizon yourself.

There was a line in there about how instead of looking like Natalie Wood she wound up looking like a drowned rat. Wow. That was in spectacularly poor taste considering Natalie wood drowned. I mean she could have picked literally anyone else. What an offputting thing to say.

The first half was intriguing, but didn’t seem to go anywhere the second half. Too many coincidences and highly unlikely situations for me.

No great literature here, but a pleasant and quick read.

I absolutely loved the dual narrative of Rose’s life in 2016, and then Darby’s in 1952. It was very interesting to observe the comparisons and contrasts of both periods. I surely enjoyed the evolution of both women and how life in New York City can make one grow much quicker than any other city. But I fell in love with Darby, what a strong women she became! This book is infused with nostalgia, and I feel like, just life when entering Kalai’s spice shop and the scent stays with you, so does reading this book. This book will stay with me. I am relieved that I have never been to NY. I pledge that I will read all of Fiona Davis’ books this year and then I will visit New York City. One of my stops with be the Barbizon hotel 💛 If you enjoy stories full of nostalgia and mystery, settings in NYC, feminism, music, the 50s, stories about intricate romantic relationships, friendship, coming of age, this book’s for you!

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Inhaled this book in one sitting!

A good solid read; no slow parts; pretty entertaining. A nice unexpected twist towards the end....didn't see it coming. I would give it a try.

Too much feminine soul searching. Isn't there enough of that already? Women know how to do it - they are not simmering wimps. The feminine story could have been woven much better with more historic facts. There was so much rich history in the building that could have been used to draw from. The history was a skinny rabbit with only bones and no meat. And I was left hungrier after than when I arrived. Very disappointed.