The Stolen Lady

In this evocative historical novel by the acclaimed author of The Night Portrait, two women from different eras confront perilous choices as they each hide Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa. Set in France during the tumult of World War II, archivist Anne Guichard navigates the chaos of Paris, grappling with her brother's mysterious disappearance while safeguarding priceless artworks from the impending Nazi threat. Meanwhile, in 15th century Florence, servant Bellina Sardi becomes entangled in the political upheaval surrounding her mistress, Lisa Gherardini, as she faces the challenge of concealing a dangerous secret. As art and war intertwine, both women's fates are inexorably linked to the legendary portrait.