A beautifully told, in-depth perspective of the WWII Siege of Leningrad, highlighting the strength and resilience of human nature. It blends art and life by showcasing the Hermitage and its art in a powerful and provocative way. The author also takes us through the ravages of Alzheimer’s, a cruel disease she treats with dignity and respect.

A meticulously researched and startling documentary chronicling the Nazi conspiracy to steal the world’s greatest art during the 1930’s and 40’s. The enormous, organized theft claimed what we we’re told was one-fifth of all the known significant works of art in Europe. Many families are still fighting to get their property back today.

The collection of the State Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg, Russia includes more than three million works of stunning art and artifacts. Bring ‘The Madonnas of Leningrad’ to life by taking a virtual tour of the book’s real life setting, exploring the art the main character Maria talks about in her ‘memory palace’.