Carefully planned and beautifully executed work of fiction, The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci captivated me from the very first chapter. The center of the intrigue is a mysterious painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The author introduces the reader to an impressive cast of characters: Sophia Caro who works in the Gallery of Uffizi and Gerhard Jaeger, a German history professor; Fioretta, a stunningly beautiful girl and Guiliano Medici, the brother of the famous Da Vinci’s patron, Lorenzo Medici; Angela Renatus, an art intern in Getty Gallery, and Alex Caine, the former Navy Seals and now an investigator for the lost art, which has to be returned to their lawful owners. And of course, the most versatile talent of the Italian Renaissance. These characters are irrevocably bound to each other and to figure out how, one has to read this exceptional story, which is full of mystery and suspense, growing tension, twists and turns. At some point, the painting disappears (I won’t give away any spoilers here).
The historical facts are seamlessly woven into this fictional tale, convincingly written in terms of historical background.
Weaving in and out of different timeframes with astounding fluidity, the narrative alternates between Italy and USA, taking the reader now to 1475, now to 1944, then 2018 through the first unexplainable, seesawing from the past to the present dreams, which overwhelm and exhaust Angela, complicating her everyday life. And she is one-on-one with these dreams until she meets Alex. As though it was not enough to make her life miserable, more complications arise, which materialize in Angela’s boss, the Getty Gallery director, Alberto Scordato, and his cousin, Enrico Fortuna. The collision is inevitable: all parties have their own motives to find the mysterious painting. Much is at stake. For some players, it’s their future wealth. For some—life.
I can’t help but compliment Belle Ami’s voice and style, which I have found perfect for the story like this. The narrative flows easily expressed in the elegant prose. The author draws scenes I will never forget.
Fiorella’s friendship with Leonardo da Vinci is pure and touching in its simplicity, adding a special charm to the tale.
The story is not without scenes of a beautiful and steaming romance between Angela and Alex. Read the book to find out how special they are.
The book will take you to the world of art guided by the author’s expertly picked up details. You’ll stroll with the main characters along Florence, Montefioralle, and Rome, enjoying beautiful descriptions of its sumptuous architecture. Can’t help but express my surprise by how knowingly the author interweaves into the narrative the professional terms. This increased the book’s appeal for me. After reading the book, I felt like I’ve been there at all the times and places captured.
A warning: Don’t read the book in case you are hungry! You’ll remember my words when you discover how lavishly the author describes her characters’ dining and Italian cuisine with its tastes and smells.
I highly recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction and mystery with a time-travel twist.
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Three destinies. One remarkable painting.
The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci by Belle Ami unravels an unforgettable mystery.
Five hundred years ago Leonardo da Vinci painted a wedding portrait of Giuliano Medici and his beautiful bride Fioretta Gorini. The young couple suffers a tragic end and the painting is lost to the world.
In World War II, a German historian, named Gerhard Jaeger and his lover Sophia Caro discover a painting in Florence of a young couple that bears the mark of the great master himself. Escaping the Germans, they hide the masterpiece, but tragedy strikes, and the work of art is lost once more to fate.
In present-day Los Angeles, Angela Renatus, a brilliant art historian, begins to have strange dreams and visions about Leonardo da Vinci and a mysterious painting of a beautiful young couple. Compelled by her inexplicable connection to the most famous painter of all time, she embarks on a journey to discover if the painting truly exists.
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The plot of this book was very enjoyable and entertaining to read. Within a few paragraphs, I was completely captivated by the story, wanting to see what would happen next to the characters. The culmination of multiple storylines came together quickly. I was amazed at how much story was covered within the first few chapters. Although the plot was fast paced and it took a conscious effort to pay attention to the character placement, I was not confused by the back and forth nature of the narrative. I found the time jumping of Angela’s visions to be engaging rather than confusing or frustrating. Although the events seemed to happen quickly, I really appreciated the slower development of the relationship between Angela and Alex. This brought some legitimacy to the relationship, setting it apart from what could otherwise have been perceived as a romantic fling. Although the story involved some violence and sexual content, I thought that was balanced well with sense of humor and comical flirtation. Lastly, I enjoyed the environment of the story as the author vividly described the characters’ travel through Italy and Rome. I felt like I was witnessing the story rather than reading it.
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- lozzaReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2023
BRILLIANT!! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
