The Magnolia Palace

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Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author, delivers a captivating tale of secrets, betrayal, and murder set in one of New York City's grand Gilded Age mansions. After losing her mother to the Spanish flu in 1919, twenty-one-year-old Lillian Carter, once a celebrated artists' model known as Angelica, finds her life in disarray. With her modeling career faltering and a scandal looming, Lillian seizes an opportunity to work as a private secretary for the demanding Helen Frick, daughter of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. As she becomes entangled in the Frick family's complex dynamics, Lillian navigates a world filled with romantic entanglements, stolen jewels, and deep-seated family drama, where the stakes could lead to life or death. Fast forward nearly fifty years, and English model Veronica Weber seeks her own breakthrough within the now-museum walls of the former Frick residence. Dismissed from a Vogue shoot alongside charming intern Joshua, Veronica discovers hidden messages in the museum that could not only alleviate her financial struggles but also uncover the truth behind a long-buried murder linked to the Frick family. As their quest unfolds, the past and present collide, revealing secrets that could change everything.