“A witty, ingenious historical novel.”—The New York Times Book Review
“The plot is full of twists. . . . Dunant credibly re-creates a past world and evokes a young woman’s passion for its art.”—The Wall Street Journal
“Seductively well-written . . . This novel satisfies on many levels.”—Baltimore Sun
“Smart and engaging . . . Dunant does a remarkable job of evoking Florence.”—The Washington Post Book World
“A beguiling story.”—Time
