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    The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and da Vinci's Italy
    The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and da Vinci's Italy
    The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and da Vinci's Italy
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    The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and da Vinci's Italy

    Written by Laura Morelli

    Narrated by Reba Buhr, Christa Lewis, Paul Woodson and P.J. Ochlan

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    An exciting, dual-timeline historical novel about the creation of one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings, Portrait of a Lady with an Ermine, and the woman who fought to save it from Nazi destruction during World War II.

    Milan, 1492: When a 16-year old beauty becomes the mistress of the Duke of Milan, she must fight for her place in the palace—and against those who want her out. Soon, she finds herself sitting before Leonardo da Vinci, who wants to ensure his own place in the ducal palace by painting his most ambitious portrait to date.

    Munich, World War II: After a modest conservator unwittingly places a priceless Italian Renaissance portrait into the hands of a high-ranking Nazi leader, she risks her life to recover it, working with an American soldier, part of the famed Monuments Men team, to get it back. 

    Two women, separated by 500 years, are swept up in the tide of history as one painting stands at the center of their quests for their own destinies.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateSep 8, 2020
    ISBN9780063036109
    Author

    Laura Morelli

    Laura Morelli holds a Ph.D. in art history from Yale University and is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling historical novelist. Laura has taught college students in the U.S. and in Italy. She has covered art and authentic travel for TED-Ed, National Geographic Traveler, Italy Magazine, CNN Radio, and other media. Laura is the author of the popular Authentic Arts guidebook series that includes Made in Italy. Her historical novels, including The Night Portrait, The Gondola Maker, and The Last Masterpiece, bring the stories of art history to life.

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      I liked this book but it was not my favorite. It was listed on my book club. It had too much jumping back and forth.


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