The Colony Club

A Novel

by Shelley Noble

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In The Colony Club, author Shelley Noble creates a world and invites the reader to happily visit. This is the gift of talented writers of historical fiction. I love when I can imagine myself in another place and time with a mix of fictional and real characters.

When a reader opens this novel, they will quickly find out what inspired Daisy Harriman to create a club for women. Spending time with her and the many Gilded Age women who surround her was so much fun with the novel offering a Who’s Who of the rich and famous of her time.

Among the expansive cast of characters, three are featured. There is, of course, Daisy Harriman, also the fascinating Elsie De Wolfe, and architectural student Nora. The plot is further made involving with the story of Stanford White.

I have actually been to the Colony Club which added to my delight in learning about its origin. However, it is not necessary to have had that experience to enjoy this novel.

Readers who read historical fiction and the works of authors like Marie Benedict, Stephanie Dray and others will want to read this one.

Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 01 October 2024