Draft:Behind Her Smile: The Untold Love Story of Leonardo and Lisa

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Declined by DoubleGrazing 15 days ago. Last edited by Anomalocaris 10 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Behind Her Smile: The Untold Love Story of Leonardo and Lisa (2024) is a short novel by William Holmgren that reimagines the life of Leonardo da Vinci and a fictional romance between him and Lisa Gherardini, the daughter of a silk merchant.

It begins with Dr. Jayne Henry, a talented British archaeologist, as lead of the restoration of Florence, Italy’s iconic Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata, when she uncovers a stunning secret—Leonardo da Vinci's fabled lost studio.

This groundbreaking find threatens to reshape history, prompting the Italian Historical Society to halt the project and exclude foreign involvement. Sidelined yet determined, Jayne embarks on a quest to retrace Leonardo's steps across Renaissance Europe to uncover the truth. Her focus shifts to a young Leonardo, who, at 28 years old, is burdened by debt and stuck in creative despair. His destiny changes when he meets a captivating woman who reignites his imagination on a streak of creativity the world has never seen.

The untold tale behind the smile of the mysterious Mona Lisa is pieced together, unlocking the secrets of the past and presenting Jayne with a new perspective on her own future.

About the author

William Holmgren is a screenwriter^[1] and author ^[2]

References

[1] ttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm5531530/

[2] ttps://www.williamholmgren.com/

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