The Address

A Novel

De: Fiona Davis

Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld, Brittany Pressley

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue comes the compelling national bestselling novel about the thin lines between love and loss, success and ruin, passion and madness, all hidden behind the walls of The Dakota—New York City’s most famous residence.

When a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house the Dakota, leads to a job offer for Sara Smythe, her world is suddenly awash in possibility—no mean feat for a servant in 1884. The opportunity to move to America. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. And the opportunity to see more of Theo, who understands Sara like no one else...and is living in the Dakota with his wife and three young children.

One hundred years later, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities: Fresh out of rehab, the former interior designer is homeless, jobless, and penniless. Bailey's grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden, yet Bailey won't see a dime of the Camden family's substantial estate; instead, her “cousin” Melinda—Camden's biological great-granddaughter—will inherit almost everything. So when Melinda offers to let Bailey oversee the renovation of her lavish Dakota apartment, Bailey jumps at the chance, despite her dislike of Melinda's vision. The renovation will take away all the character of the apartment Theodore Camden himself lived in...and died in, after suffering multiple stab wounds by a former Dakota employee who had previously spent seven months in an insane asylum—a madwoman named Sara Smythe.

A century apart, Sara and Bailey are both tempted by and struggle against the golden excess of their respective ages--for Sara, the opulence of a world ruled by the Astors and Vanderbilts; for Bailey, the nightlife's free-flowing drinks and cocaine—and take refuge in the Upper West Side's gilded fortress. But a building with a history as rich, and often as tragic, as the Dakota's can't hold its secrets forever, and what Bailey discovers inside could turn everything she thought she knew about Theodore Camden—and the woman who killed him—on its head.

Great book but the title is to light for the story

Loved the historical references in this unique tale of the Dakota. So much history of the city of New York that I would think New Yorkers would love this. Well developed characters and graphic descriptions of the times and places. The story line was a delectable journey with so many historical landmarks some very moving! I used google to look up some of the history as I went along. Really enjoyed it!

Entertaining

It was worth the listen. I love historical fiction. There’s enough true history to make the story believable, and the story is endearing. There were a couple of times I thought “well that’s predictable”... but then I was WRONG! The author does a great job of keeping things mixed up, which only makes the story better. I love the narrators. I didn’t really like Theo Camden’s voice, but it didn’t distract from the story. Great job!

Very worth the read

Although I don't like the switch from one period to another in my books, I managed to hang in with this because it was a great story. I look forward to reading the Masterpiece.

Great story!

Great story and the narrator did a great job as well. Blew thru it quickly.

Tales of a city.

Thankful that I had previously read about the Dakota, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The weaving of history and fiction brings life to the setting and characters. Loved it.