The Dollhouse

by Fiona Davis

Book Overview

“Rich both in twists and period detail, this tale of big-city ambition is impossible to put down.”—People Fiona Davis's stunning debut novel pulls readers into the lush world of New York City's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1101984996
• ISBN13: 9781101984994
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

3.75 stars

THE DOLLHOUSE by Fiona Davis This is the second novel by Fiona Davis I’ve read/listened to (via @LibbyApp) and once again I was whisked away to 1950s and 2016 New York City. Darby McLaughlin is the quintessential sheltered young woman from a small town trying to make it in a big city. Even though she’s naive, Darby quickly (unrealistically) adjusts to the strict rules of the Barbizon Hotel, befriends the glamorous women tenants and thrives in the fast pace of NYC. Journalist Rose Lewin is living at the now modernized and converted Barbizon building. By chance, she meets one of the original tenants (who now live in one of the rent controlled apartments - nice!). The woman is a disfigured recluse and Rose’s curiosity is piqued. Thus begins her deep dive into the woman’s life history. Despite Rose’s questionable research tactics (this is fiction after all so I’ll let it slide), the story she uncovers is an interesting one. I also enjoyed learning about the history of the Barbizon. I found a great March 2021 article online from The New Yorker if you’re curious to know more about the place. Overall, another solid choice if you love historical mysteries. This one has a bit of everything; big city living, love and crime, food and music. Rating: 3.75/5 ⭐️