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The Biltmore's Masterpiece: A Heist Story
In 1941, as a precautionary measure, France's national treasure, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa painting, is relocated to the Biltmore House near Asheville, North Carolina, for safekeeping. The news of this move reaches German General Hermann Goring, who promptly dispatches a specialized Luftwaffe detachment by U-boat to America. Their objective is to liberate a German art expert from an American POW camp and then proceed to Asheville to steal the Mona Lisa, replacing it with a masterful forgery.
Unbeknownst to the Nazis, a second scoundrel has hatched a similar plan. Driven by his substantial wealth, this individual possesses the resources necessary to succeed. However, his overwhelming greed may prove to be his downfall.
Will these villainous schemes come to fruition? Standing in their way are a disabled Army Air Corps captain and a French art curator from the Louvre, determined to thwart their nefarious plans.
The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the war-torn landscape, where the pursuit of art and power collides, leaving the fate of the Mona Lisa hanging in the balance. With high-stakes intrigue and the clash of formidable adversaries, the story promises to captivate readers, delving into the complex web of loyalty, deception, and the unwavering struggle to protect a cultural treasure.
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| publisher | Daniel Smith Books (July 8, 2024) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| paperback | 253 pages | ||||
| isbn_13 | 979-8218374839 | ||||
| item_weight | 11.5 ounces | ||||
| dimensions | 5.5 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #1,236,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,674 in Heist Thrillers #554,888 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | ||||
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