The Gypsy Madonna
The Gypsy Madonna by Santa Montefiore is a novel published by Simon & Schuster on March 27, 2007. This 400-page book is written in English and explores the life of Misha, the son of an elegant French antiques dealer who has recently passed away in New York City. Upon her death, Misha discovers that she owned a priceless, uncataloged Titian painting known as The Gypsy Madonna, a revelation that prompts him to reflect on their close bond and the secrets that shaped their lives.
In his quest to uncover the truth about The Gypsy Madonna and his mother’s past, Misha returns to Bordeaux, where he confronts the complexities of family life and the impact of loss. The narrative delves into themes of identity and the connections between mothers and sons, as well as the significance of art in understanding one’s heritage. Readers will find a rich exploration of personal discovery intertwined with the backdrop of family dynamics and the art world.
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A beguiling new novel from the internationally bestselling author of Last Voyage of the Valentina
When an elegant French antiques dealer dies in her adopted hometown of New York City, her son, Misha, is astonished to learn that she owned a priceless, uncataloged Titian known as The Gypsy Madonna. Misha wonders how she could have kept such a secret from him, bonded inseparably as they were since his childhood in German-occupied France. Now with the discovery of the Titian masterpiece and the loss of his mother, he must at last journey back to Bordeaux to uncover the truth about The Gypsy Madonna — and himself.
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