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Chargement... The Last Masterpiece: A Novel of World War II Italypar Laura Morelli
   Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  HeatherMac51 | Sep 23, 2023 |   I will be honest, I did not feel a great connection to the characters in this story. But, what kept me reading was the history. This story is so well researched. I am fascinated by the history surrounding many art pieces. So, this novel really captivated me on what actually happened to the art in Italy. I learned so much and now I want to go over there and investigate! I enjoyed the strong women as well! And to know this is based on the true story of WAC…HUGE PLUS! Need a wonderful, art history tale…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today. I received this novel from the author for a honest review. (  ) fredreeca | Aug 21, 2023 | Influenced by a true story, this novel is filled with narrative that will make the reader feel as if they’re in Florence helping others to evacuate the masterpieces to safety. The picture of Italy during the World War II was expertly executed. The plot was interesting, but I was expecting more drastic difference in stories of the two women. They were very similar to me. The Italian artworks were presented in deep detail, with great knowledge and fascination. If you are seeking stories about Italian works of art, reach out for Laura Morelli books. ( ) Maret-G | Aug 9, 2023 | Both women are trying to save the art the Germans are taking and hiding. We meet Ava who was taking photographs of art work and Josephine who joined the WAC's and is a stenographer. We travel with both women and learn of what went on and what the plan was for all the art work. I actually found it difficult to connect to the story line, but Ms. Morelli's research is impeccable, and her writing is detailed and beautiful as always. Loved the mention of shorthand, the Italian dialogue, the photography information, and the role Italy played during the war and in the art in Florence. It was very interesting to learn of Monuments Women. I had only heard of Monuments Men. Art aficionados and art historians will devour this beautifully written book that tells of how art was protected during WWII. 4/5 This book was given to me by the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review. ( ) SilversReviews | Aug 5, 2023 | I hate to say it, but this book was boring. The two main characters blended together. At times I had to remind myself which point of view I was reading. Each chapter lists works of Florentine art, which grew extremely tedious as the book progressed. I found myself glossing over long and repetitious passages that glorified Florence and it's artists. Don't get me wrong, Florentine art is amazing, but this book tried too hard to convince me. I lost track of how many characters were speechless, stunned or fell to their knees after viewing a masterpiece. Editing out some of the repetitious material and giving the characters distinct personalities would have gone a long way. Overall, 2 out 5 stars. (  ) JanaRose1 | Aug 3, 2023 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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HTML: In a race across Nazi-occupied Italy, two womenâ??a German photographer and an American stenographerâ??hunt for priceless masterpieces looted from the Florentine art collections. In the summer of 1943, Eva Brunner is taking photographs of Nazi-looted art hidden in the salt mines of the Austrian hinterland. Across the ocean in Connecticut, Josephine Evans is working as a humble typist at the Yale Art Gallery. When both women are called to Italy to contribute to the war effort, neither imagines she will hold the fate of some of the world's greatest masterpieces torn from the Uffizi Galleries and other Florentine art collections in her hands. But as Italy turns from ally to enemy and Hitler's plan to destroy irreplaceable monuments and works of art becomes frighteningly clear, each woman's race against the clockâ??and against one anotherâ??might demand more than they were prepared to give. The Last Masterpiece takes readers on a heart-pumping adventure up the Italian peninsula, where nothing is as it seems and some of the greatest works of art and human achievement are at stake. Who might steal and who might save a work of artâ??and at what cost? Inspired by the incredible true story of the Monuments Women, the Fifth Army WACs, and the looted Florentine art collections during World War II, the latest historical novel by USA Today bestselling author and art historian Laura Morelli plunges readers into the heart of war-torn Italy. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
Auteur LibraryThingLaura Morelli est un auteur LibraryThing, c'est-à -dire un auteur qui catalogue sa bibliothèque personnelle sur LibraryThing. Discussion en coursAucunCouvertures populaires
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The only reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 was the lack of an emotional connection I felt between me and Josie and Eva. Maybe there wasn't enough about their backstories to give me a link to them, but they were solid leading ladies. My husband now wants to read this little gem. (