Mona's Eyes: A Novel
Thomas Schlesser (Author), Hildegarde Serle (Translator)
In this novel, a reclusive art restorer living in an isolated Alpine village becomes obsessed with a mysterious Renaissance portrait, "Mona's Eyes." As he delves deeper into the painting's history and the life of its subject, his own reality begins to blur with the artwork's enigmatic gaze. The narrative explores themes of obsession, illusion, and the power of art to shape perception.