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Chasing Mona Lisa

January 18, 2012 by Lauren

In late 2009, I reviewed The Swiss Courier by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey. In this novel, Gabi Mueller, a young woman working for the American Office of Strategic Services (the forerunner to the CIA) in Switzerland experiences excitement, peril, and love in the midst of World War II. I enjoyed this novel (as I do almost all of Goyer’s works), and I am happy to share Goyer and Yorkey’s sequel, Chasing Mona Lisa

In Chasing Mona Lisa, Gabi and her beloved Eric travel into France near the end of the German occupation. Throughout the war, German officers have stolen valuable art from the French, but the top prize, the Mona Lisa remains safe. With the clock ticking, Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring is determined to find the beloved painting, and Gabi and Eric find themselves in a race to save the treasure.

As usual, Tricia and Mike masterfully blend intriguing historic details with a thrilling plot and interesting characters. Everyone wants to find the painting, and although many of the characters have good intentions, their personal relationships and alliances add to the suspenseful twists and turns throughout the story. For fans of historical fiction, Chasing Mona Lisa is a fantastic read. Goyer and Yorkey captured my attention from page one, and I enjoyed following Gabi and Eric’s adventure while learning fascinating information about World War II. Chasing Mona Lisa is exactly what historical fiction should be.

I am excited to say that we have TWO giveaway copies to share with you. Please leave a comment if you are interested in winning. The Giveaway is Closed.

  • The winner of Cherry Blossom Capers is #10 Linda Kish.

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Filed Under: Christian, Fiction, Historical, Lauren

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Comments

  1. Garrett says

    January 18, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Would like to read about this.

  2. Liz says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:08 am

    An early rendition of the Allies’ attempt to return plunder is Helen MacInnes’ Pray for A Brave Heart. Would like to try this take on preventing the theft.

  3. Jessica says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Oh, this sounds like a fun read! I like historical mysteries a lot.

  4. Margaret says

    January 18, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I would love to read this one! It sounds really good! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  5. Amy S says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Sounds interesting! Would love to win!

  6. Alison S. says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    I keep seeing info about this book and it looks great.

  7. Anita Yancey says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Sounds like a great story. I would love a chance to read it. Thanks!

  8. anne says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    This book would be memorable. many thanks.

  9. paige says

    January 18, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Ooh fun. I would love to read this.

  10. tennille says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    sounds gripping!

  11. Mary Preston says

    January 18, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    CHASING MONA LISA looks fabulous. It looks like a fascinating & intriguing read.

    I do not know how to pick a lock. Something missing from my education there.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

  12. John says

    January 18, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    Would like to win this book, thanks!

  13. Natalia says

    January 18, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Nice book.

  14. riTa says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I’ve read Goyer’s novels about the Spanish Civil War and gained historical insights. So, I would be interested in reading this novel.

    • Lauren says

      January 31, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      Congrats! You won a copy of Chasing Mona Lisa. Please respond to this email with your address.

  15. Sharon Moore says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Would love this!

  16. Beth C says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    This would be a wonderful book to read. Thanks for the chance.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  17. Nancy says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Hey I think I actually won the giveaway of The Swiss Courier! Too bad I’m not eligible anymore, it’s a great prize package. 🙂 I remember enjoying it, I’ll have to add this new one to my to-read list.

  18. Cindi says

    January 18, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    I adore historical fiction and the co-writing
    of Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey…
    Many thanks for this fabulous book giveaway!
    Cindi

    • Lauren says

      January 31, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      Congratulations! You won a copy of Chasing Mona Lisa. Please respond to this email with your address.

  19. Gail says

    January 19, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    I really enjoyed The Swiss Courier so I bet I’d like this one too! Thanks for the chance.

  20. Linda Kish says

    January 19, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    This sounds like a very interesting story. One that I would love to read.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  21. Angela E. says

    January 20, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Awesome read!

  22. Natalia says

    January 20, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    I want to win, thanks!

  23. Sandra K321 says

    January 20, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    I love historical fiction. Please include me. Thanks.

  24. Jeanne says

    January 21, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    Please enter me for this giveaway. Thank you for this giveaway. 🙂 Jeanne

  25. Merry says

    January 22, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Chasing Mona Lisa sounds exciting and fascinating, add me please!

  26. SamanthaR says

    January 22, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    sounds like a good read!

  27. June says

    January 23, 2012 at 7:07 am

    Would like to read please.

  28. Marjorie says

    January 23, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Love a mystery and would love to read this book.

  29. Hanna Hutcheson says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I’d love to read this!

  30. Don says

    January 24, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Would like to read.

  31. Chuck says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Such a good book.

  32. Lori says

    January 27, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    This is my kind of book!

  33. Van says

    January 29, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Thanks for the chance to read this one.

  34. Jeff says

    January 29, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Sure to be a great read.

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