The second Mrs. Giaconda
By: by E. L. Konigsburg.
Edition: 1. Aladdin ed.
Series: An Aladdin book
Publisher: Atheneum
Published: 1975
Place of publication: New York
Number of pages: 138
ISBN-13: 9780689704505
Subjects: Beatrice consort of Lodovico Sforza il Moro, Duke of Milan 1475-1497 -- Fiction.; Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 -- Fiction.; Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 -- Juvenile fiction.; Salai, Andrea ca. 1480-ca. 1524 -- Fiction.; Italy -- History -- 1268-1492 -- Fiction.; Milan (Italy) -- History -- To 1535 -- Fiction.
Genres: Fiction.; Juvenile fiction.
Description: The Second Mrs. Giaconda," a historical novel by E.L. Konigsburg, explores the background of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa through the experiences of his servant, Salai, in Milan, Italy. The story delves into the lives of da Vinci, Salai, and Beatrice d'Este, weaving a narrative that hints at the reasons behind the iconic painting. The novel uses Salai's perspective to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Mona Lisa, according to Simon & Schuster. 
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The novel is a fictionalized account of Leonardo da Vinci's life and the creation of the Mona Lisa, told through the eyes of Salai, da Vinci's young assistant. Salai's perspective allows the reader to see into the world of da Vinci and the people who surrounded him, including Beatrice d'Este, a woman who may have served as the model for the iconic painting. 
Konigsburg's writing style is known for its subtle exploration of characters and historical context, which adds depth to the story and makes it a captivating read, according to Goodreads. 
The book's Aladdina edition, as noted in the title, may be a particular publication of the novel, possibly geared towards a younger audience or a different publishing company, says Amazon.