The Tiffany Girls: A Novel by Shelley Noble
In Shelley Noble's captivating historical novel, "The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter," readers are transported to 1838, where Grace Darling, the daughter of the Longstone Lighthouse keeper, becomes an unexpected heroine when she rescues survivors of a shipwreck off the coast of Northumberland.
As the daughter of a renowned artist, Emilie has always dreamed of pursuing her own artistic ambitions. However, after her father's true nature is revealed, she is ostracized by Parisian society. Desperate for a fresh start, she forges a letter of recommendation to join Louis Comfort Tiffany's studio in New York, where she hopes to find acceptance and a chance to prove her talent.
Grace, on the other hand, leads a double life as a skilled copyist at Tiffany's studio and a secret political cartoonist known as G.L. Griffith. Despite the constraints placed on women in their time, both Emilie and Grace are determined to pursue their passions and break free from society's expectations.
As they navigate the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry and strive to make their mark on the world, these "Tiffany Girls" forge friendships and find strength in each other's company. Through their stories, Noble illuminates the resilience and determination of women who dared to defy the norms of their era and pursue their dreams.