All Visible Things - Softcover

An accidental discovery reveals an epic tale of romance and deception which echoes down the centuries.When a young woman stumbles across the diary of an assistant to Leonardo da Vinci we are immediately immersed in the everyday dramas, personalities and intrigues surrounding the greatest genius in history. We meet the inspiration behind some of Leonardo’s greatest paintings; uncover the secret of Mona Lisa’s smile and observe as a fateful deception has unforeseen consequences that continue to echo 500 years later. And we are witness to one of history’s greatest love stories. This volume includes extensive illustrated extracts from the diaries of Paolo del Rosso, interwoven with a dramatised account of the discovery of this remarkable document – and the even more astonishing aftermath.