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    Tiffany Blues: A Novel
    Tiffany Blues: A Novel
    Tiffany Blues: A Novel
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    Tiffany Blues: A Novel

    Written by M.J. Rose

    Narrated by Tavia Gilbert

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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: Twenty‑four‑year‑old Jenny Bell is one of a dozen burgeoning artists invited to Louis Comfort Tiffany’s 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 Jenny’s past has followed her there. Images of her beloved mother, her hard-hearted stepfather, murder, and the dank hallways of Canada’s notorious Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women overwhelm Jenny’s thoughts, even as she is inextricably drawn to Oliver, Tiffany’s charismatic grandson.

    As the summer shimmers on, and the competition between the artists grows fierce as they vie for a spot at Tiffany’s New York gallery, a series of suspicious and disturbing occurrences suggest someone else knows about Jenny’s 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 Jenny’s 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 Rose’s many fans and readers of 20th-century historical fiction” (Library Journal, starred review).
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateAug 7, 2018
    ISBN9781508261070
    Author

    M.J. Rose

    M. J. Rose is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than eighteen novels, including The Book of Lost Fragrances and Cartier’s Hope. Among other awards, more than ten of her novels have appeared on the Indie Next List. The Fox TV series Past Lives was based on M. J.’s novel The Reincarnationist. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages. She is also the founder of AuthorBuzz.com and the cofounder of 1001DarkNights.com and Blue Box Press.

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    • 4/5
      Jenny Bell is a burgeoning artist with a past she’s trying to hide. We learn more about her past little by little as we get to know her. She and her friend Minx get the chance to study at Laurelton Institute where Jenny gets to meet her idol Mr. Tiffany and his grandson Oliver.I’ve loved everything I have read from the author and this doesn’t make an exception. It has less mystical elements in it than the other books I’ve read but the writing is great as always.Jenny has trouble forgetting the horrible stuff that happened in her past, but it was nice to see how she learns to open up and grow. She learns to use colors in her art, something she has refused to do in the past and a lot of that has to do with Oliver. I loved seeing how their romance grew and he helps Jenny find some confidence in her art.Another great book by Rose and she always has amazing covers in her books!
    • 4/5
      3.5 Lush, beautiful colors everywhere Jenny looked. The light shining ng through stained glass, beautiful flowers, verdant green woods, the peacocks and the water fountains, everywhere one looked at Laurelton, there was beauty. The estate of Louis Comfort Tiffany, an estate he opens for a few talented artists, where they can come and perfect their art in beauty and ease. Jenny and Minx, the only two women, both talented, both with secrets in their pasts, though Minx comes from a much more priviledged background then Jenny. These few short weeks will change everything for them, changing their life's course in the outcome.As you probably can tell I loved the descriptions of the estate and the paintings as well. Definitely the highlight of the book for me. I'm not a lover of romance, especially when it involves so much of the story, so had I been my rating would probably have been higher. I did enjoy the history, a closer look at Tiffany and how he chose to live. Did feel for Jenny and what she went through in her past.nAlso included a look at spirituality, by way of the Quiji board and the spirit box, this being all the rage for the wealthy during this time period. Although a mixed read for me, there was much I enjoyed, so I am glad that I read this, for the beauty if nothing else.There is one line in this book that struck a chord for me, "I made it so I would never forget there is beauty even in broken things. That through the cracks, light still shines." A beautiful line.
    • 4/5
      I believe this is my sixth novel by Ms. Rose. Of all her books it was the least mystical but it did include a visit with one of my favorite artists, Louis Comfort Tiffany. If you have never seen one of his originals it is worth the effort. The man was a magician with glass.Tiffany Blues weaves fact and fiction together with the story of two young artists; Jenny and Minx who are selected to attend one of Mr. Tiffany’s retreats at his magnificent home, Laurelton Hall. Jenny is running from a past that she wants to forget but it keeps making itself known while she is there and she doesn’t understand how or why. Are the ghosts of her past speaking to her to warn her or is it something more sinister?This was a book rich in descriptions and color. Ms. Rose is a master of creating a place and a mood. Laurelton Hall did exist and it was apparently quite the showplace. It no longer exists but I felt like I was walking through it’s halls and grounds as I read this book. From the description of the art, stained glass and gardens I could see the colors and the light play was so big a part of Tiffany’s art. Not to mention the peacocks – I could imagine the peacocks walking around the grounds.This is the power of Ms. Rose’s writing.The plot of this one was solid but since it didn’t have the mystical elements of the other books I found that I missed that little bit of otherworldliness that I look forward to in an M.J. Rose book. Don’t get me wrong – it was a very good story and I did enjoy it. But in all of the other tales from Ms. Rose there was a bit of magick. That is what I missed.
    • 3/5
      When I start a book that everyone is talking about I am always worried that it won’t live up to the hype, that I won’t like it as much as everyone else, and that it just won’t be all that for me. I was pulled into a world that I didn’t know much about. The world of art is a virtual unknown to me; I go to museums but have never studied art. Yet, I was invested in Jenny, Oliver, and Minx. I wanted them to figure out their lives and find their happy ending. Tiffany Blues is a light romance book with some mystery and history. The story was not a quick read and usually I struggle to finish slower books. With Tiffany Blues, I didn’t feel the must-read feeling that I have with other books but I knew that I had to read until the very end. I anticipated that there would be twists, turns, and so many other unknowns to be discovered before the book came to an end. M.J. Rose is an author that I look to for a gothic and historical feel and I’m not sure this had as much of a gothic feeling as her other books have. With all that being said this is a book that I do recommend reading.
    • 5/5
      Jenny Bell has run away from a dark past in Hamilton, Ontario and has found her way to New York with a new name, new look and a continuing dream to be an artist. Now, in 1924 Jenny's magnificent studies in black, white and grays in an attempt to capture light have won her a coveted spot in Louis Comfort Tiffany's art colony in Long Island along with her friend Minx. Jenny is inspired by the beauty around her, especially that of Mr. Tiffany's grandson, Oliver. However, the anxiety of her past catching up to her stays with Jenny especially when another artist begins to hint at knowing her past.Engaging and mysterious, M.J. Rose has taken the unfortunate burning of Louis Comfort Tiffany's Laurelton Hall and created a story of beauty, danger and intrigue. Jenny's character brought me into the story with her puzzling past and intricate artwork. Her refusal to use color in her art was a conundrum considering she saw color in everything else, including people's voices. Rose's writing masterfully created a world of art, color and light; I could perfectly see paintings, imagine Laurelton Hall and the way the sun shone through the stained glass windows. The mystery was well crafted with a slow reveal of Jenny's past, who was torturing her with that knowledge in the present and stolen Tiffany jewels. The Jazz Age was also brought alive in speakeasies, bootleggers, the grandeur of Laurelton Hall and the spiritualism that so many people believed in. Overall, an engaging and fascinating mystery that brings together history, mystery, art and spiritualism. This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      Tiffany Blues by M.J. RoseSource: NetgalleyMy Rating: 4/5 starsJenny Bell lives in constant fear of someone discovering her dark secret. Though she has moved far from her home and those who know of her past, her troubles, Jenny is fearful, living half a life. The only true joy she has are the moments when she paints, the times when she attempts to capture the nature of light on canvas. Jenny’s days are largely the same, hours spent in class honing her drawing and painting skills, afternoons and early evenings working at the tea house, and nights spent with her roommate and friends at the neighborhood speakeasy. Jenny’s roommate, and best friend, Minx Deering is a New York socialite who always knows where to find the best parties, the best people, and has the money to spare on the festivities. In fact, she has money to spare for Jenny too and does so gladly. To this end, Jenny’s social circle has expanded greatly, her living conditions are posh, and she always has time to paint. What Jenny doesn’t want is more attention. She is happy to be left alone, left to her own devices, but Minx is a busy body and entirely proud of herself when she announces she (Minx) and Jenny have both been accepted into the Fellows Program at Laurelton Hall, home of Louis Comfort Tiffany. What’s more, Jenny won’t even have to worry about the fees, because she qualified for a scholarship. With both trepidation and excitement, Jenny and Minx embark on the most eventful and disastrous eight weeks of their respective lives. Laurelton Hall is a revelation for Jenny. The landscape, the house, the stained glass is unlike anything Jenny has ever seen, and Mr. Tiffany is welcoming and kind. In fact, Mr. Tiffany has taken a liking to Jenny and often walks with her discussing art and the endless quest to capture light. Though the environment is wonderfully welcoming, there is also a darkness around Jenny. As the days and weeks go by, events unfold around Jenny that suggest someone knows who she really is, and what her horrifying past entails. What’s more, in the time they’ve been at Laurelton Hall, Minx has changed, in the worst ways possible, and Jenny can’t help but think it may be her best friend all the awful things that have been happening. In addition to all the drama surrounding her past, there is Jenny’s present. Her present doesn’t just include a series of troubling events, but also an exciting new (or old depending on perspective) change in her art and a romantic entanglement with a man who not only completely understands her but accepts every part of her including her past. Oliver is kind, generous, loving, and empathetic to Jenny’s situation. He wants nothing more than to be with Jenny, and though there are some obstacles, he is determined to clear the path and make a way for them to be together. Unfortunately, before they can achieve their happily ever after, tragedy once again strikes, and Jenny’s worst fear comes true, her past comes to light. The Bottom Line: This isn’t my first trip into the world of Louis Comfort Tiffany, and just like the last time, I quite enjoyed the trip. In this instance, there is mystery, suspense, and darkness mixed brilliantly into the sparkling world of Tiffany’s stained glass and jewelry. As the plot unfolds, as the troubling events in the present unfold, Jenny’s past is explained and woven into the present. The weaving works well, and once the big bad is revealed, it all makes perfect sense, like a load of puzzle pieces all fitting together perfectly. Though I don’t generally care for great passages of description, the descriptions in this book are just enough to enliven and enrich the read, to really set the scene, while not being overwhelming and obnoxious. In all, this bit of historical fiction is quite good and a wonderful addition to the genre!
    • 5/5
      Jenny is a talented artist with a huge secret. She moves to NYC to escape her past. But as you can imagine, her past comes back to haunt her in very unusual ways. Jenny is a complex character. She only paints in monochromatic. She refuses to paint in color. When she is chosen to be an studying artist at the Louis Comfort Tiffany's artist colony, she opens her mind and her heart to color and to love.
I love everything about this story. The history surrounding Tiffany, his mansion and his glass company is captivating and unique. I love a book that has me googling! I also enjoy the way M.J. Rose always weaves mysticism in her stories. This time it is with Ouija boards and Thomas Edison's spirit phone and yes...I googled that too and it did exist!
Toward the end of this book, I just kept reading faster and faster. Some jewelry came up missing. Well, of course they blamed Jenny, because of her past. She was in a reform school for a crime she did not commit. See! You have got to read this book to find out! So, I could not let her suffer again...I had to read faster to get her out of this mess. I so enjoy books that keep you moving and gasping for air.
M.J Rose has out done herself with this book. I never thought she would come close to The Book Of Lost Fragrances . She is very skillful in her storytelling. She weaves history, mystery, love and family into a tangled web of intrigue and complete enthrallment!
She is one author I would love to sit down and have a cup of coffee and pick her brain. No telling what stories she can tell.
I received this novel from Atria Books via Netgalley for a honest review.
    • 2/5
      I am a fan of this author's. Ms. Rose is a great storyteller. She can spin a good story with rich characters. Thus I was really looking forward to reading this newest offering from Ms. Rose. The time period is lovely. It did transport me into the story. Although, that was sadly the only thing that I truly liked about this book. The characters did not do as well as job of drawing my into the story and staying with them mentally through out the whole journey. In fact, I can't quite remember a lot of what happened. It does not matter how good a story is if the characters fail to intrigue me; than, it is kind of a lost cause. Here is hoping that the next book finds it magic with me again.
    • 5/5
      Bravo to M.J. Rose, Author of “Tiffany Blues” for the captivating, intriguing, mystical, mysterious, enthralling, artistic gem that she has written. The Genres for this novel are Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery and Suspense, and Romance. It is amazing how the author layers and combines History, Fiction, Art, Magic, and Music to illustrate truth and love. I love the author’s vivid description of the landscape, nature, and the colorful cast of characters. The timeline of the story is 1924 and 1957 in New York. The story goes to the past when it pertains to the characters or events in this story.The author describes her characters as complex and complicated, perhaps due to the circumstances of the events or times in the story. The story revolves around historical characters, and those made up in her imagination to fit in. M.J. Rose writes about Louis Comfort Tiffany, the esteemed Artist know for his elaborate and elegant stained glass window, and owner of “Tiffany”, the store known for jewelry, silver and other prestigious gifts, Louis Comfort Tiffany was also known to sponsor an Artistic foundation for artists to come to his Long Island Paradise at Laurelton Hill, his mansion on the elite North Shore.Twenty four year old artistic Jenny Bell arrives at Laurelton Hill, with her best friend Minx Deering, a socialite, sculptor and artist. Jenny Bell has deep dark dangerous secrets that she has buried. Jenny shows exemplary talent in her drawings using black and showing light, but avoids color. After meeting with Louis Comfort Tiffany and his grandson Oliver, Jenny is encouraged to paint in color. Jenny has a unique ability to see things by color.There are twists and turns, betrayals, murder, and danger that seem to revolve around Jenny. There is theft and arson. This is in contrast to truth, art, natural beauty and love. I received a copy of this ARC from NetGalley for my honest review. I highly recommend this novel to readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, fiction and historical fiction. I loved everything about this story!. Edit
    • 4/5
      This was a lovely book - painted throughout with vivid colors and characters in sharp contrast to the black and white world that the main character lived in during the first part of the book. It's my first book by MJ Rose and certainly won't be my last.Jenny Bell is 24 and a struggling artist in NYC. Her room-mate Minx, a talented sculptor, fills out applications for both of them to go to Louis Comfort Tiffany’s prestigious artists’ colony for several weeks to paint in a quiet beautiful estate. When Jenny first goes to the retreat, she only paints in black and white and uses no colors despite the suggestions of Louis Tiffany. It is apparent that she's hiding some big secrets from her past from everyone. As the summer progresses and she begins to relax, it begins to appear that someone knows about her past and wants to expose it. Jenny tries to start seeing the color in the world but this new threat causes her great concern that she will lose her friendships and her love due to her past. This is a beautiful well written novel with an interesting story line and great characters. I enjoyed reading it and highly recommend it.Thanks to the publisher for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
    • 3/5
      When I read I hope to walk away with something from the book. Whether it be a piece of historical fact or a new perspective. Tiffany Blues gave me both. I love that author, M.J. Rose, took the time to enlighten the reader. Rose opens with a brief note surrounding her aspirations and inspirations for writing this book, surrounding Louis Comfort Tiffany (founder of Tiffany & Co.). Beyond even this though, the reader is exposed to new artistic perspectives on light, detail and the human experience. These teachable lessons are further cemented through the drama between the characters, from the romance to the family drama and the scenery no stone is left unturned in this all encompassing read.*Disclaimer: A review copy of this book was provided by BookishFirst in exchange for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      While the narration starts in 1957, after the destruction by fire of the former home of Louis Comfort Tiffany, much of the action takes place in 1924 and even earlier. Painter Jenny Bell tells the story of the summer she and her best friend, rich socialite artist Mix Deering, spent in Laurelton Hall as part of a young artist’s intensive. During this eight week period, eight young artists have total artistic freedom, and at the end, the piece judged the best earns them a show at the Tiffany store. Jenny has a hidden past and a big secret, but she doesn’t realize that she’s not the only one at the intensive with those. As she blossoms personally, so does her palette. A love affair, and the friendship of Louis Comfort Tiffany himself, make her feel that maybe, just maybe, all could be well. It soon becomes obvious, though, that someone is out to drive Jenny away, or worse The author has a way with description. The Laurelton Hall was a gorgeous place, decorated within an inch of its life, with multiple water features inside and out, stained glass windows everywhere, Art Nouveau trim, and stunning gardens around it. Rose paints this setting for us in glowing detail, as well as the wonderful clothing and jewelry the women wore. It almost made me cry that this building (it was real, as was the summer artist retreat) is gone and that these descriptions are the only way I have to see it. It’s a suspenseful story, and I enjoyed the characters. The story does have a very slow place, though, I think because of the focus on the descriptions. But I was quite willing to move slowly through the world of wealth and art in 1924! Four and a half stars.