The Tiffany Girls: A Novel

The "Tiffany Girls" were a group of women artists who worked for the Tiffany Glass Company in the late 19th century. They were responsible for much of the design and construction of Tiffanys extraordinary glassworks, but none received credit. This novel follows the lives of Emilie Pascal, Grace Griffith, and Clara Driscoll, three of the "Tiffany Girls," as they struggle to become artists in a time when women were not accepted in the art world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble captivates readers with a gripping historical novel that delves into the fascinating and largely unknown world of the "Tiffany Girls," a group of remarkable women artists who played a pivotal role in creating Tiffanys most iconic glassworks. Set in 1899, Manhattan is abuzz with anticipation as renowned artist Louis Comfort Tiffany prepares for a groundbreaking installation at the Paris Worlds Fair, the largest exhibition in history. At their fifth-floor studio on Fourth Avenue, the artists of the Womens Division of the Tiffany Glass Company are working tirelessly, putting in longer shifts to complete the pieces that Tiffany hopes will solidify his status as the world's foremost glass artist. Known as the "Tiffany Girls," these women are responsible for much of the design and construction of Tiffanys extraordinary glassworks, yet their contributions go largely unrecognized.

Emilie Pascal, the daughter of an art forger, finds herself shunned in Paris art circles after the unmasking of her abusive father. Determined to start a new life and pursue her dream of becoming an artist, she forges a letter of recommendation, hoping to secure a position at Tiffany's. With a burning passion for art, Emilie seeks refuge in the one place where she can truly be free to live her own life.

Grace Griffith, a skilled copyist in the studio, spends her days meticulously cutting glass into intricate floral borders for Tiffanys religious stained-glass windows. However, her secret lies hidden behind her confident facade: she is also a political cartoonist, using the pseudonym G.L. Griffith to express her views and advocate for social change. Grace's double life allows her to pursue her passion for art while keeping her identity as a woman hidden from her coworkers.

Clara Driscoll, as manager of the womens division, is tasked with keeping everything on schedule and within budget. However, as the Paris Worlds Fair approaches, her responsibilities grow, and she becomes increasingly obsessed with a new design: a dragonfly lamp that she has no idea how to create. Clara's determination to succeed drives her to push her girls to their limits, but her obsession with the dragonfly lamp threatens to consume her.

Through the lives of Emilie, Grace, and Clara, Noble explores the struggles and triumphs of these women artists, who faced discrimination and adversity in their pursuit of artistic excellence. The novel sheds light on the hidden world of women artists in the late 19th century and celebrates their contributions to the art world. "The Tiffany Girls" is a captivating and inspiring tale that reminds us of the power of determination, creativity, and the pursuit of one's dreams.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 134 x 203 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063252448