The book ‘The Lioness of Boston’ is written by Emily Franklin. It is a historical fiction novel and the story is about Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who transformed Boston’s art scene. The main character in the story is Isabella’s journey from a young, unsure woman to an eccentric trailblazer. After encountering rejection and tragedy, she traveled the world and befriended influential figures such as Henry James and Oscar Wilde, and developed a keen eye for art.