May 9, 2022
Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
Since the death of her mother during the Spanish flu pandemic, Lillian Carter's life has fallen apart. Once the most sought-after artist's model in New York, demand for her services has dried up. Fortunately, she secures a position as a private secretary at the Frick mansion, where statues of her ironically decorate the facade. Working for the demanding family, Lillian is soon drawn into the family's dramas. Fifty years later, another model named Veronica finds herself trapped overnight in the Frick mansion, now the Frick Museum. She discovers a series of hidden messages that may help solve a decades-old murder.
I've read several of Fiona Davis' previous books that I feel were much better (notably The Dollhouse, about the Barbizon Hotel, and The Address, about the Dakota building). Didn't care for this one that much, although I enjoy her writing enough that I'll continue reading her books.
The Frick Museum in New York City - I couldn't find any pictures of statues on the exterior of the building
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