The woman behind the glass – that is what Clara Driscoll could be referred to. Though there is no certainty that Clara was the innovator for the Tiffany lampshades, that is the assumption made for the purpose of this book.

Here’s a heads up, beauty is NOT is not found anywhere on the inside in this book. With the subtle acts and comments of ignorance, I have to ask, is Clara blinded by beauty? She is portrayed as choosing art over love and even comments that death could be beautiful, in the right setting. Sounds like icicles for heartstrings.

At least the imagery with the colors is beautiful. And I have to admit that the characters’ passion for art is infectious. I can almost understand why Clara revered Tiffany as a Da Vinci. But saying, “Beauty is everything isn’t it?” could be considered fall-flat-on-your-face over the top.

No other issues – not feminism, romance, or poverty – were focused on with more importance than the glass. Who knew I would be getting such a lesson? From the cutting to individual piecing on plaster in order to create the leaded-glass lampshades… My eyes were ready to glaze over before the glass was – Oh No! The lesson is sticking!

Besides the corny lines, the rushed moments of romance, and the oversimplified explanations of metaphors (I am not three years old!), the obsession of art, the unexplained necessity of unmarried women… Wait there was a reason I liked some of this book.

Oh yes, the beautiful imagery was pleasant. Even if I never own a Tiffany lamp that would cost more than my car, I can now appreciate the work that went into one. I just wish I could have appreciated the story of it all a bit more.

- EZ Read Staffer Amelia

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