87 New Historical Fiction Books Hitting Shelves This Year

Laura Morelli's "The Last Masterpiece" takes us to World War II Italy, where two very different women are called upon to determine the fates of some of Europe's greatest artworks, looted and stolen by warmongers. Eva and Josephine find themselves surrounded by legendary masterpieces, now in danger as Nazi Germany turns on its former ally and sets its sights on destroying Italy's cultural heritage. With an enemy determined to destroy these irreplaceable pieces drawing nearer, the women and their allies will have to take big risks in order to save the great works in their care — at any cost.

Release date: Aug. 1