04/22/2025
Fleurish
A Royal Read and Book Club With Fiona Davis
Dive into the latest royal treasure by Fiona Davis, William & Mary, during the April Fleurish virtual book club event. Her newest novel, The Stolen Queen, will have us all feeling like queens of the literary realm. Join your sisters and Fiona Davis herself on Tuesday, April 22, at 8 p.m. ET to discuss the historical page-turner!
Secure your spot in our virtual palace of pages. Trust us, this is one Fleurish event you won’t want to miss.
ABOUT FIONA DAVIS
Fiona Davis is a New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction novels we know and love, including The Spectacular, The Magnolia Palace, The Address, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue, which was a “Good Morning America” book club pick. Her books are set in iconic New York City buildings and tell the stories of women making a difference in their era.
ABOUT THE STOLEN QUEEN
In 1936, anthropology student Charlotte Cross eagerly joins an archaeological dig in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, but her life is forever altered by a tragic event. Decades later, in 1978 New York, 19-year-old Annie Jenkins lands a job working for former Vogue editor Diana Vreeland as she organizes the iconic Met Gala. While Annie struggles to keep up with Diana’s demands, Charlotte, now an associate curator at the Met’s Egyptian Art Department, is immersed in research on forgotten female pharaoh Hathorkare.
When a valuable artifact from the Egyptian collection vanishes on the night of the gala, and rumors of Hathorkare’s curse resurface, Annie and Charlotte team up to recover the missing piece. Their quest leads them back to Egypt, where Charlotte must face her past, risking everything to solve the mystery and protect them from danger.
During this exclusive event with Fiona, we’ll get insights into her creative process and the historical research that inspired the novel. She’ll also answer your burning questions about the story’s intriguing characters and plot twists. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with both the author and fellow sisters, diving deep into themes of art, history, and the untold stories that shaped our past. Whether you’re curious about Fiona’s writing journey or eager to discuss your favorite scenes, this promises to be an unforgettable literary experience that brings together our shared love of great storytelling and sisterhood.
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