Suzanne Cunningham receives a call from an old friend to
teach an art history course for a semester in Florence,
Italy. She's both excited and hesitant about the
opportunity to return after so many years. The memories
come rushing back to her as the flood waters came rushing
into the city in 1966. She was caught in Florence and
stayed to assist in saving many priceless paintings and
artifacts. That was when she met Stefano, a handsome and
charming art restorer. They began a very passionate affair
that ended when she returned to the States. Could this be
her chance to see him again?
While gathering materials for her course, Suzanne comes
across an article accompanied by a painting that takes her
breath away. She recognizes it as one of the paintings she
helped save over 30 years ago. But the caption
reads "destroyed." Taking note of the author's name,
Roberto Balducci, Suzanne must contact him to find out more
about his research.
Once Suzanne arrives in Florence, she meets with Roberto
Balducci. However, he's the wrong Roberto -- he's the son of
the author. Suzanne explains about her search for this
particular painting, and he sets up a meeting with his
father. The discussion between Suzanne and Roberto's father
goes well, but as she's ready to leave, he says Stefano's
name directly to her. This sets her on edge. Is there a
connection between Stefano and the elder Balducci? Does he
know where Stefano is? Will she ever find the painting?
THE LOST MADONNA by Kelly Jones is an intriguing
mystery with a passionate love story. Rich in art history
and wonderful characters, this book has the same finesse
and style as her previous novel, THE SEVENTH UNICORN. I
anxiously await her next book.
Thirty years after leaving Florence with a broken heart,
Suzanne Cunningham is back, determined to solve the mystery
of what happened to a priceless painting from her past-and
to the man who forever changed the course of her life.
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