Stealing Mona Lisa A Mystery
Stealing Mona Lisa A Mystery by Carson Morton, published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on October 30, 2012, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the world of art theft. This 352-page book presents a captivating narrative centered around Eduardo de Valfierno, a charming con artist who orchestrates a daring plan to steal the iconic painting, the Mona Lisa. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Paris, the story weaves together a diverse cast of characters, including a street orphan, a forger, and a pickpocket, as they navigate the complexities of their heists and personal motivations.
Readers will find an intricate plot that combines elements of mystery and crime, exploring themes of deception and ambition. As Valfierno assembles his team for the ultimate theft, they face numerous challenges, including a relentless police inspector and unexpected betrayals. The narrative is enriched by its historical context, drawing on the actual events surrounding the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. Stealing Mona Lisa offers a sophisticated exploration of con artistry and the lengths individuals will go to achieve their dreams, all while keeping readers engaged with its twists and turns.
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A Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2011 Fiction and a Library Journal Best Mystery of 2011
What happens when you mix a Parisian street orphan, a hot-tempered Spanish forger, a beautiful American pickpocket, an unloved wife, and one priceless painting?
The charming Eduardo de Valfierno makes a very respectable living in Argentina fleecing the nouveau rich—they pay him to steal valuable pieces of art, and Valfierno sells them flawless forgeries instead. But when Eduardo meets the beautiful Mrs. Hart on his latest con, he takes a risk that forces him back to the city he loved and left behind—Paris. There he assembles his team of con artists for their final and most ambitious theft, one that will enable them to leave the game forever: The Mona Lisa.
But when a member of the team turns up missing, and Mr. Hart shows up in Paris, Valfierno and his crew must stay one step ahead of a relentless police inspector, endure a devastating flood, and conquer their own doubts to keep the priceless painting in play—and survive.
Based on the actual theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911, and published on the 100th anniversary of the crime, Stealing Mona Lisa is a sophisticated, engaging caper, complete with a richly imagined group of con artists and a historical mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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