{"product_id":"the-last-masterpiece-signed-paperback","title":"The Last Masterpiece (signed paperback)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Last Masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ebooksProductTitle\" class=\"a-size-extra-large\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e A Novel of World War II Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 100%; color: orange;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e378 reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-extra-large\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn a race across Nazi-occupied Italy, two women—a German photographer and an American stenographer—hunt for priceless masterpieces looted from the Florentine art collections.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the incredible true story of the looted Florentine art collections during World War II, this historical novel by USA Today bestselling author and art historian Laura Morelli plunges readers into the heart of war-torn Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3807\/8621\/files\/LauraMorellirooftopMandolini_480x480.jpg?v=1701000671\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1943, Eva Brunner is taking photographs of Nazi-looted art hidden inside 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut 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 clock—and against one another—might demand more than they were prepared to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Masterpiece\u003c\/i\u003e 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 art—and at what cost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e____________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p5\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Our Readers...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 100%; color: orange;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e A Wonderful Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePietro B.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA wonderful read about an aspect of Italy’s World War 2 experiences that are often not taught or discussed. As an immigrant Italian I thank Laura Morelli and this work in filling in lost spaces of my understanding of what my family experienced during this war. But most importantly this historical fiction shows us how works of art can unite us to do good even in the darkest of times through our shared cultural histories and common humanity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 100%; color: orange;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e The fight to save history in the midst of a war\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan K\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo women from opposite sides of the world and opposite sides of a war, find themselves fighting for the same thing, saving famous works of art. I have read almost every book from this author and the amount of accuracy to history and detail always amazes me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 100%; color: orange;\"\u003e★★★★★ \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eExcellent novel based on the work of the Monuments Men and Women in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eV Gratzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI’ve read the non-fiction books about the Monuments Men by Robert Edsel, Frederick Hartt and James Rorimer and Laura’s superb research is evident in the various places and people that we meet along the way. I often times would recall from reading their books the actual locations like the jail storage depot, various villa’s in and around Tuscany and museums in Florence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough these non-fiction accounts are fascinating to read, Laura’s characters give you the actual feel of what these men and women went through; the laughter, the heartbreak and longing, the mud, the rain, the sweat and the tears. But also the satisfaction of triumphing in an effort that saved countless masterpieces for future generations. I was in Florence in June and saw many paintings and sculptures at the Uffizi, the Pitti Palace and the Bargello that would not be there today if not for the efforts of the Monuments men and women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI’ve read and enjoyed Laura’s other books: The Painter’s Apprentice, The Night Portrait, The Stolen Lady, but The Last Masterpiece is my favorite. I really liked the dual narrative of Josie and Eva and felt the back and forth, simultaneous story line gave the book a lightness and momentum. I loved the character of Josie and would get a feeling of anticipation every time I read, for example, Chapter 38, Josie. Both her story and Eva’s are inspiring tales for any young woman to aspire to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd the gorgeous book cover is a masterpiece in itself. You can tell a book by its cover!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaura’s stated mission is to: Educate, Entertain and Inspire with the stories of art history, both real and imagined. She has succeeded in all three. If you are interested in art and history (my two passions) put The Last Masterpiece on your list of books to read. You won’t be disappointed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e____________________________________\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilliam Morrow | Harper Collins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback:  \u003c\/strong\u003e416 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/strong\u003e978-0063205-98-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.31 x 0.94 x 8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e____________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eRead ebooks and listen to audiobooks on any device--including Kindle, Nook, iPad, and smartphones. 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