Can’t believe the day has finally arrived. Lilac Girls is officially on sale and to mark the occasion, my daughter Mary and I spent the day retracing Caroline Ferriday’s footsteps in New York. The Waldorf Hotel’s Peacock Bar, St. Thomas Church, The Plaza Hotel and, of course, her work home, Le Maison Française at Rockefeller Center. Didn’t get to the top of the RCA building or the Rainbow Room, but maybe next time.

We tried to hit as many spots on the map below (hand-painted by the amazing Holly Hollon) as we could- what a fun way to spend the day in New York. Feel free to do the same when you’re in town- such a great way to see New York City.






