In 1928, Clara Darden teaches illustration at the Grand Central School of Art located in the upper floors of opulent Grand Central Station. She aspires to serious art but she is a woman and therefore not taken seriously. Eventually her illustrations earn her significant wealth but still not the acceptance into the art world she seeks. Enter Levon Zakarian, fellow staff member and renown artist who recognizes her talent but provides road blocks nontheless. But this is just the back story.
In 1974, Virginia Clay finds that her divorce from her wealthy husband has changed her social position drastically. She is forced to take a position in the information booth at the greatly diminished Grand Central Station. As she wonders through the building she spies a painting shoved behind a cabinet. It is signed "Clyde" but it is in the style of Zakarian. She also notices that the signature "Clyde" bears a striking resemblance to Darden's signature. And so the mystery unfolds between the lives of these two women. The other important character in the story is the Grand Central Terminal. Years ago I took the official tour and the building stands testament to a fascinating history. Much of that plays out in this story and we all know what happens in 1974. Or maybe you don't.
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