Clara and Mr. Tiffany

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Set against the vibrant backdrop of late 19th-century New York, this extraordinary novel brings to life a woman once overshadowed by her male counterparts. In 1893, at the Chicago World’s Fair, Louis Comfort Tiffany unveils his innovative stained-glass windows, aiming to elevate his family business. Behind the scenes in his New York studio, however, is Clara Driscoll, the head of Tiffany's women’s division, who is instrumental in designing the iconic leaded-glass lamps that define his legacy. Despite her crucial contributions, Clara remains publicly unrecognized, grappling with her desire for artistic acknowledgment and the challenges of being a professional woman in a male-dominated field. Her struggle leads her to protest against the company she has dedicated herself to, while she also navigates her yearning for love and companionship with five different men, including Tiffany, who imposes strict rules against hiring married women. Ultimately, Clara faces a pivotal choice between her professional ambitions and her personal desires, reflecting the broader struggles of women in her era.