Historical Fiction Favorite
A FALL OF MARIGOLDS
Susan Meissner
New York, dual timeline 1911 / 2001, 399 pages
One of the best examples I’ve ever read of a dual timeline narrative for historical fiction. Meissner creates a beautiful story of two women separated by 90 years yet pulled together by shared experiences of tragic lost love and a single silk scarf. Set in 1911 and 2001, New York’s history comes alive with the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and 9-11. Each event symbolizes and reveals how we can learn from tragedies and develop positive outcomes (labor protections, homeland security, personal acceptance).
