The Last Mona Lisa is an alluring, fascinating tale predominantly set in Paris during 1911, as well as present-day Florence, that takes us into the lives of Vincent Peruggia, a young man who, after losing his wife suddenly to illness, will do whatever it takes to earn enough money to be reunited with his son, as well as his great-grandson Luke Perrone, an art historian who is consumed with all things Mona Lisa.

Santlofer is the author of six bestselling novels. He is the recipient of two NEA grants, Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome and serves on the board of Yaddo.