I, MONA LISA
by Natasha Solomons (£14.99, Transworld, HB) Discover the shocking stories of betrayal, lies, and intrigue which surround the enigmatic Mona Lisa, told entirely in her own words. Since her creation in Leonardo da Vinci’s vibrant studio, the portrait of Lisa del Giocondo has spent a turbulent 500 years passing through the hands of powerful collectors and ruthless thieves, surviving kidnap, revolution and two World Wars. She has lived many lives on her epic journey from Florentine studios and French courts to modern times. Natasha Solomons brings the world’s most famous painting to life in a vividly beautiful tribute.