Gene Openshaw

Join bestselling travel writer Gene Openshaw—author of numerous “Rick Steves” books and TV shows—for the debut of this surprising historical novel….

From Florence to Paris to Rome, a man crisscrosses Europe in search of Michelangelo’s most notorious work. Along the way, he teams up with an intriguing Italian woman who opens his eyes to the artist’s troubled inner life and the personal struggle they all share—an acute midlife crisis.

“This is an entertaining treat, especially for art lovers and wanderlust-afflicted travelers looking for a breezy read.” -- Kirkus Reviews

“Like a trip to Italy: edifying, informative, and unpredictable.” -- BookLife Reviews

Gene will be in conversation with noted guidebook writer and Francophile, Steve Smith. Stop by to join in the Q&A, meet the author(s), and get your book signed.