Tiffany Blues: A Novel

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The New York Times bestselling author of The Library of Light and Shadow crafts an enchanting glimpse of Jazz Age New York (Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train) about a young painter whose traumatic past threatens to derail her career at a prestigious summer artists colony run by Louis Comfort Tiffany of Tiffany & Co. fame.

New York, 1924: Twentyfouryearold Jenny Bell is one of a dozen burgeoning artists invited to Louis Comfort Tiffanys prestigious artists colony. Gifted and determined, Jenny vows to avoid all distractions and take full advantage of the many wonders to be found at Laurelton Hall.

But Jennys past has followed her there. Images of her beloved mother, her hard-hearted stepfather, murder, and the dank hallways of Canadas notorious Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women overwhelm Jennys thoughts, even as she is inextricably drawn to Oliver, Tiffanys charismatic grandson.

As the summer shimmers on, and the competition between the artists grows fierce as they vie for a spot at Tiffanys New York gallery, a series of suspicious and disturbing occurrences suggest someone else knows about Jennys childhood trauma.

Supported by her closest friend Minx Deering, a seemingly carefree socialite yet dedicated sculptor, and Oliver, Jenny pushes her demons aside. Between stolen kisses and jewels, the champagne flows and the jazz plays on until one moonless night when Jennys past and present are thrown together in a desperate moment, that will threaten her promising future, her love, her friendships, and her very life.

This fast-paced mystery, star-crossed romance, and love letter to Louis Comfort Tiffany will captivate Roses many fans and readers of 20th-century historical fiction (Library Journal, starred review).

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Praise for Tiffany Blues

A lush,romantichistorical mystery with a unique setting. Tiffany Blues explores an interesting lost bit of American history and gives us a heroine to root for."Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of The NightingaleandThe Great Alone
A fascinating novel about a young, strugglingartist mentored by the celebrated jeweler andstained-glass creator Louis Comfort Tiffany. Tiffany Blues brings togetheran enchanting glimpse of Jazz Age New Yorkand aninspired fictional story aboutJenny Bell and the terrible secret she's hiding.Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train and A Piece of the World
Roses talent for delivering believable characters and plot shines in her latest novel set in the wondrous world of Louis Comfort Tiffany. Readers who devour well-researched novels brimming over with vibrant details that allow them to feel part of the story are in for a treat and the jaw-dropping climax will have them enthralled. RT Book Reviews
Rose (The Library of Light and Shadow) keeps readers spellbound with her skillful first-person narration, a tightly paced plot, and authentic details that vividly capture the Roaring Twenties, with a touch of Gatsby-esque flavor and opulence and a research-rich mix of facts and fiction. VERDICT: This fast-paced mystery, star-crossed romance, and love letter to Louis Comfort Tiffany will captivate Roses many fans and readers of 20th-century historical fiction.Library Journal(starred review)
Rose steps away from the magical elements that defined her recent titles and instead brings to life the enchanted setting of Laurelton Hall, its artist's colony, and the vibrant backdrop of New York's Roaring Twenties, applying her typical intricate plotting, sensuous descriptions, and abundant skill in blending fact, fiction, and a broad cast of distinctive characters to captivating effect. A lush, mesmerizing story.Kirkus Reviews
"A glitzy Jazz Age story but one with a noirish current of darkness running throughout . . . Written with a good eye for character and period detail."Booklist
Intriguing . . . The multifaceted Jenny will strike Rose fans as her best creation yet. Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

New York Times bestselling author M.J. Rose grew up in New York City exploring the labyrinthine galleries of the Metropolitan Museum and the dark tunnels and lush gardens of Central Park. She is the author of more than a dozen novels, the founder of the first marketing company for authors, AuthorBuzz.com and cofounder of 1001DarkNights.com She lives in Connecticut. Visit her online at MJRose.com.