The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis is historical fiction based on the Barbizon Hotel for women, referred to as The Dollhouse in the 50’s, and the women who lived there.

Mystery unfolds as present day journalist Rose tries to discover what happened on a tragic night in 1952 to one of the older women still living in the building. Rich in detail of NYC’s jazz scene at the time, and full of colorful characters, this should have been a great book.

However, something fell flat. I found it predictable and I didn’t quite believe in the characters, especially Esme. A mildly interesting, just ok read.