The Last Mona Lisa A Novel
The Last Mona Lisa by Jonathan Santlofer, published by Sourcebooks in 2021, is a 400-page novel that intertwines historical intrigue with contemporary mystery. This narrative centers on the infamous 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre by Vincent Peruggia, exploring the subsequent forgeries and the lingering questions about the painting’s authenticity. The story shifts between the past and present, revealing the complexities surrounding one of the art world’s most notorious events.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that delves into the underbelly of the art world, as art professor Luke Perrone investigates his ancestor’s connection to the theft. His quest draws the attention of an Interpol detective and a mysterious woman, leading him into a web of obsession and danger. The Last Mona Lisa presents a blend of historical fiction and suspense, appealing to those interested in themes of art forgery and international crime.
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From award-winning crime writer and celebrated artist Jonathan Santlofer comes an enthralling tale about the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre, the forgeries that appeared in its wake, and the present-day underbelly of the art world.
August, 1911: The Mona Lisa is stolen by Vincent Peruggia. Exactly what happens in the two years before its recovery is a mystery. Many replicas of the Mona Lisa exist, and more than one historian has wondered if the painting now returned to the Louvre is a fake, switched in 1911.
Present day: Art professor Luke Perrone digs for the truth behind his most famous ancestor: Peruggia. His search attracts an Interpol detective with something to prove and an unfamiliar but curiously helpful woman. Soon, Luke tumbles deep into the world of art and forgery, a land of obsession and danger.
The Last Mona Lisa is a suspenseful and seductive tale, perfect for fans of the Netflix documentaries This Is A Robbery and Made You Look and readers obsessed with the world of art heists and forgeries.
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