Author Robert Harris joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about his latest novel, Conclave
Author Robert Harris joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about his latest novel, Conclave
Robert explains why the election of a new Pope is the perfect setting for a thriller and talks about being given an exclusive tour of the Vatican as part of his research.
He brings along his first typewriter, which he bought for £10 when he was twelve years old, and explains why having a bust of Cicero sitting on his desk helps to focus his mind.