The Lions of Fifth Avenue

Name: The Lions of Fifth Avenue
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Fiona Davis
ISBN: 9780593285985

by Fiona Davis

5.0

(1 ratings)

354 pages2020Dutton BooksISBN 9780593285985

Fiction

Open in BookOwl Download on App Store

About this book

1913. When Laura Lyons applies to the Columbia Journalism School she finds herself involved with the Greenwich Village Heterodoxy Club, a radical feminist group that makes her question her role as wife and mother. When valuable books are stolen from the library, she's forced to confront her priorities head on. 1993. Sadie struggles with the legacy of her grandmother, famous essayist Laura Lyons. Her job as a curator at the New York Public Library becomes a nightmare when rare manuscripts begin disappearing. An investigation leads Sadie to some unwelcome truths about her own family heritage.

Publication Details

Publisher: Dutton Books
Published: 2020
Pages: 354
ISBN: 9780593285985
Language: en

About Fiona Davis

Fiona Davis is a *New York Times* best selling author who writes historical fiction novels that are often set in iconic buildings in New York City. Davis was born in Canada, and during her childhood, she was raised in New Jersey, Utah, and Texas. She is a graduate of both the College of William & Mary and the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. Prior to beginning her career as a novelist, Davis moved to New York City to pursue a career as an actress. Later, she enrolled as a student in the School of Journalism at Columbia University, and after graduating, worked as a journalist before beginning her career as a novelist of historical fiction. Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiona_Davis)