The Tiffany Girls

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New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble presents a gripping historical novel centered on the real-life “Tiffany Girls,” a little-known group of women artists behind Tiffany’s iconic glassworks. Set in 1899 Manhattan, the story unfolds as Louis Comfort Tiffany prepares for a groundbreaking installation at the Paris World’s Fair. At the Tiffany Glass Company’s studio, the women of the Women’s Division work tirelessly to complete pieces that will showcase Tiffany as the premier artist in glass, yet they remain uncredited for their contributions. Emilie Pascal, the daughter of an art forger, seeks a fresh start after her father's disgrace in Paris. She forges a letter of recommendation, hoping to carve out her identity as an artist. Grace Griffith, the studio's best copyist, secretly lives as a political cartoonist under the pseudonym G.L. Griffith, concealing her identity as a woman. Meanwhile, Clara Driscoll, manager of the women’s division, struggles to keep her team on track while becoming captivated by a new design—a dragonfly lamp that will eventually become Tiffany’s signature piece. United by their passion for art and the constraints of their time, these “Tiffany Girls” strive to break the glass ceiling, paving the way for future generations of working women.