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Set against the unfolding drama and peril of 15th‑century Florence, I, Mona Lisa traces the story of the city and its people through the eyes of the famed painting’s enigmatic subject. The narrative blends historical detail with vivid intrigue, pulling readers into the city’s political and artistic upheavals while giving voice to one of art history’s most enduring mysteries.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Jeanne Kalogridis
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