Contemporary novelist
Fiona Davis
Fiona Davis speaking to a patron of a book fair in November 2018.
Born November 14, 1966Canada Genre historical fiction Notable works
The Dollhouse
The Address
The Masterpiece
The Chelsea Girls
The Lions of Fifth Avenue
The Magnolia Palace
Fiona Davis is a New York Times best selling author, who writes historical fiction novels that are inspired by New York City architecture .[ 1] Davis' novels are often set in iconic buildings in New York City .[ 2]
Early life and education
Davis was born in Canada in 1966, and during her childhood, she was raised in New Jersey , Utah , and Texas .[ 1] She is a graduate of both the College of William & Mary [ 3] and the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University .[ 1]
Career
Prior to beginning her career as a novelist, Davis moved to New York City to pursue a career as an actress.[ 2] 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 .[ 4] [ 5]
Novels
Davis' novels include the following:[ 1] [ 6]
The Stolen Queen , Penguin Random House , January 7, 2025
The Spectacular , Penguin Random House , June 13, 2023
The Magnolia Palace , Penguin Random House , January 24, 2022
The Lions of Fifth Avenue , Penguin Random House , August 3, 2020
The Chelsea Girls , Penguin Random House , July 29, 2019
The Masterpiece , Penguin Random House , August 6, 2018
The Address , Penguin Random House , July 31, 2017
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