Backstage Author Forename:Donna After a day of simmering

After a day of simmering tension

A message for help

How much is he willing to risk to protect his family - and himself

the city of angels that has become the city of the Angel of Death

but whether they want to know the answer

Backstage Author Forename:Donna After a day of simmeringDonna Leon's memoir, 'Wandering Through Life', gave her legions of fans a colourful tour through her life, from childhood in New Jersey to adventures in China and Iran, to her love of Venice and opera. Nowhere, however, did she discuss her writing life. In 'Backstage', Donna reveals her admiration for, and inspiration from, the great crime novelists Ruth Rendell and Ross Macdonald, examining their approach to storytelling as she dissects her favourite