The Colony Club, A Novel, A Captivating Tale of Ambition and Social Change, Perfect for Fall 2024 By Shelley Noble

The Colony Club is a thrilling historical novel by New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble, set during the glittering Gilded Age of New York City. The story follows three women from vastly different backgrounds as they unite to create the first women’s club in Manhattan—a haven for women to gather, share ideas, and challenge social norms.

Daisy Harriman, a society matron, is outraged when the Waldorf refuses to accommodate her because she is unaccompanied. Determined to change things, she embarks on establishing the Colony Club. To make it a reality, she hires architect Stanford White, who enlists rising decorator Elsie de Wolfe and talented but overlooked draftsman Nora Bromely. While Elsie hopes to revitalize her career, Nora, who struggles with the sexism in her profession, is angry at being sidelined to what seems like a frivolous project.

Their plans are thrown into chaos when White is murdered, sparking the infamous Trial of the Century. With financial backers pulling out and public scrutiny mounting, the women must overcome society’s prejudices, their own biases, and internal conflicts to keep the club alive.

United by their shared determination, Daisy, Elsie, and Nora push forward, determined to create a space where women can thrive and champion social justice. The Colony Club is not only a gripping mystery but also a story of courage, empowerment, and the transformative power of female solidarity against the backdrop of a male-dominated world. 📚❤️