During World War II, the Nazis under Hitler ravaged museums and stole art pieces that were priceless, which caused people to hide the national treasures . Laura Morelli has taken the story of hiding the Mona Lisa during World War II and worked in the history of the painting from 500 years previously. There are a lot of characters in this book, each in their own setting and with their own sets of issues. Laura has also brought out the historical tensions in both of the situations, making this an informative read as well as an entertaining read. The stories are told in serial chapters focusing on one character at a time, and bringing the lives of the characters into their own spotlights. This book will require a concentrated effort to keep with the plots and people, but the effort will be rewarded in the end.
Four Stars.
William Morrow and Custom House and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
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