The Night Portrait – Audiobook Online

“The Night Portrait” by Laura Morelli is a historical fiction novel that follows two women from different time periods – Frau Traute Krueger in Nazi Germany and Isabella d’Este in Renaissance Italy – who are connected through a painting, Leonardo da Vinci’s Portrait of a Lady. Frau Krueger, an art curator and Nazi party member, is tasked with verifying the authenticity of stolen art pieces, including the Portrait of a Lady. On the other hand, Isabella d’Este is the Marchesa of Mantua and the owner of the portrait, but it goes missing, prompting her to commission Leonardo da Vinci to paint a new one. The story alternates between the two timelines as the two women’s perspectives and fate intertwine, showing how they both have to make difficult decisions to protect their families and the art they love during times of political turmoil. “The Night Portrait” is a captivating story that explores how art can be utilized for political gain and emphasizes its significance in shaping history and culture.

• The Night Portrait

• A Novel of World War II and da Vinci’s Italy
• By: Laura Morelli
• Narrated by: Reba Buhr, Christa Lewis, Paul Woodson, P.J. Ochlan

An interesting two-time historical novel about the creation of one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings, Portrait of a Lady with a Weasel, and the woman who fought to save it from the destruction of Nazi Germany during World War II.

Milan, 1492: When a 16-year-old beauty becomes the mistress of the Duke of Milan, she must fight for her place in the palace—and against those who want her gone. Soon she found herself sitting in front of Leonardo da Vinci, who wanted to secure his place in the duke’s palace by painting his most ambitious portrait to date.

Munich, World War II: After a humble conservator accidentally places a priceless Italian Renaissance portrait in the hands of a high-ranking Nazi leader, she risks her life To get it back, work with an American soldier, part of the famous Monuments Men team, to get it back.

Two women, 500 years apart, are caught up in the flow of history as a painting stands at the center of their quest for their own destiny.

This is a well-executed and well-written book about the history of DaVinci and one of his much-loved portraits. As well as WWII’s the Monument’s Men some of which are becoming more widely known. The story is also woven through the eyes of a young woman trying to protect and survive the only way she can in a world that has gone mad during war ravaging Germany and Poland.

Laura Morelli has done a great job weaving history through a famous portrait and making the reader/listener feel the emotions of each of her characters. A great read for anyone interested in reading a great story!

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