Bestselling Author Fiona Davis Speaks about The Stolen Queen
Please join Wilton Library in welcoming New York Times bestselling author **Fiona Davis** for a fascinating presentation of her eighth novel - The Stolen Queen - a story centered on the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its famed Met Gala, while for the first time, exploring a territory beyond New York City - Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Written with a dual timeline, the novel alternates between Egypt in 1936 and New York City in 1978, as two women from different generations are thrown together after a Met Gala goes horribly wrong.
Published to much acclaim, The Stolen Queen has been characterized as "Alluring...The action-packed novel brims with Davis's customary meticulous research...There's plenty of substance to this rousing adventure." - Publishers Weekly
Many agree that no one brings New York City to life like Fiona Davis. For nearly a decade, Davis has introduced readers to the fascinating and often little known histories behind some of New York City's most iconic landmarks through the eyes of female characters seeking the truth about themselves and the world around them. A library and bookseller favorite with legions of fans, Fiona Davis has sold more than 1 million copies of her books to date.
As one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in New York City, the Met is one of the most iconic buildings to fall under Davis’s pen yet. Davis first became inspired to write The Stolen Queen after reading a New York Times article about how a photo of Kim Kardashian at the 2018 Met Gala helped identify a stolen sarcophagus that was subsequently returned to Egypt. This got Davis thinking about art, ancient artifacts, and repatriation. From there, Davis became fascinated by Egyptian history, as well as with the Met Gala, its history, and the role Diana Vreeland played in making it the star-studded event it is today. Davis traveled to Egypt and worked closely with the staff at the Met Museum to conduct her research. The result is an addictive page-turner that combines art, fashion, history, intrigue, and strong feminist themes.
Fiona Davis
Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of several historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, including The Magnolia Palace, The Address, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue, which was a Good Morning America book club pick. Her novels have been chosen as “One Book, One Community” reads and her articles have appeared in publications like The Wall Street Journal and O the Oprah Magazine. She first came to New York as an actress, but fell in love with writing after getting a master's degree at Columbia Journalism School. Her books have sold more than 1 million copies to date and have been translated into more than twenty languages. She's based in New York City.
Elm Street Books will be selling books at this event, which Fiona Davis will sign. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library.
Registration is required. Register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call (203) 762-6334.