‘I’m still looking for the answers’: An interview with Ross King

Why Italy? Why Leonardo? Why Michelangelo? Yes, these are simple questions, but they're the best ones to present to novelist and historical biographer Ross King, whose latest book is "Leonardo and 'The Last Supper' " (Walker & Company). I borrowed a page (and some inspiration) from another book blog, The Arched Doorway -- and a … Continue reading ‘I’m still looking for the answers’: An interview with Ross King

A frustrated failure and his masterpiece: new in bookstores

Dan Brown thinks he knows Leonardo's secrets; so does Javier Serra and plenty of other novelists; but it's Ross King who's the true authority. With "Leonardo and 'The Last Supper' " (Walker & Company), he reveals the real circumstances -- minus all that business about Mary Magdalene and the Priory of Sion -- that led … Continue reading A frustrated failure and his masterpiece: new in bookstores