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Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa

R.A. Scotti
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Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009

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R.A. Scotti

Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

242

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1910s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa by R.A. Scotti delves into the dramatic 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. The book explores the investigation, the art world's reaction, and the individuals involved, unraveling the story behind one of history's most infamous art heists.

Mysterious

Informative

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

4,271 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa by R.A. Scotti captivates readers with its engaging storytelling and thorough research into the 1911 heist. Reviewers praise its intriguing historical insights and lively narrative. However, some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it delivers an informative and entertaining look at an infamous art theft.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa?

Readers who enjoy Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa by R.A. Scotti likely relish art history mysteries, true crime, and cultural intrigue, similar to fans of The Gardner Heist by Ulrich Boser or The Lost Painting by Jonathan Harr. They appreciate compelling narratives that unravel historical enigmas.

4.0

4,271 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

242

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1910s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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