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Set against the glittering backdrop of Renaissance Italy, "The Smile" follows Elisabetta, a young woman who dreams of romance amid the grandeur of Florence. When the famed Leonardo da Vinci introduces her to Guiliano de Medici, heir to the ruling Medici family, she unknowingly steps into a world of intrigue and heartbreak. As Guiliano’s family faces impending exile, their burgeoning love story evolves into a poignant tale of love caught between destiny and downfall.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Donna Jo Napoli
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