Review
Ever since high school, I have been fascinated by historical fiction about World War II. I have read many novels about this era and enjoy learning new things through this medium. Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey is a fabulous addition to this genre of literature.
Have you ever read a novel and thought to yourself, “I could see this as a movie”? Chasing Mona Lisa is one of those novels. It is set toward the end of World War II, just as Paris is being liberated from the Nazis. The novel covers less than a week, but I felt like it was much longer. With its vivid language, captivating characters, and intriguing sub-stories, the story immediately grabbed my attention. Here’s why:
- Amazing historical details woven throughout–unless you have a degree in World War II history, you are bound to learn a few new things!
- Emotional impact–you will want to cheer and cry
- Great writing–the well-crafted descriptions make a word lover swoon
- Characters that pull on your heart strings
If you like great historical fiction like me, or if you enjoy a well-written race against time, then I highly recommend Chasing Mona Lisa. I loved the writing so much that now I have to go chase down the first book Goyer and Yorkey wrote together–The Swiss Courier.








Tricia Goyer is the coauthor of The Swiss Courier as well as the author of many other books, including Night Song and Dawn of a Thousand Nights, both past winners of the ACFW’s Book of the Year Award for Long Historical Romance. Goyer lives with her family in Arkansas.
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Oh, Jenny, you are going to *love* The Swiss Courier! So much fun! Here’s my review of both: http://www.raisingrealmen.com/2012/02/virtuous-spy-thrillers-really/
Melanie
hmmmmmmm–interesting
It sounds like a good book.