The Smile
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The Smile
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Narrated by:
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Charlotte Miller
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By:
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Donna Jo Napoli
About this listen
Hers is the most famous portrait in the world. Here, in prose as rich as the high Renaissance, is Mona Lisa's tale. A story of passion, loss, and above all, love.
Elisabetta longs for romance, though she thinks she's too plain. Then, on a visit to Florence, she catches the eye of the great Leonardo da Vinci and falls for a boy, Giuliano de Medici. It's a dangerous time to be involved with a Medici. As tragedy and chaos threaten their happiness, Elisabetta faces the bittersweet truth of love.
©2008 Donna Jo Napoli (P)2019 Listening LibraryCritic Reviews
"Napoli skillfully draws readers into the vibrant settings, from opulent Florentine palaces to rustic hillside villas, with tangible, sensory details that enliven the novel's intriguing references to history and art." (Booklist)
"The historical detail and the romantic tragedy and redemption will prompt a closer inspection of Leonardo's masterpiece." (Publishers Weekly)
"Through this deeply personal story, Napoli paints a magnificent and mournful portrait of the Italian Renaissance, both tragic and triumphant." (Kirkus Reviews)