Chapter 14
The New York Kávéhaz was situated splendidly in Pest, as it had been for over one hundred years. This grand dame was opened in 1894 as an insurance office but eventually evolved into one of the most elegant paragons of the world’s coffee houses.
Lillianna disembarked at the Blaha Lujza Tér metro station that afternoon after coming from the law office (also in Pest) and walked to the doors of the classic Budapest establishment. Its ornate exterior suggested an interior that held even greater surprises.
She stood in front and looked up at the large, elegant building in situ on the busy street. Marika had called the night before and asked if Lillianna would like to take a coffee with her and talk for a bit the following day. “Of course,” she had responded, delighted to hear from
