Langdon felt a sudden surge of uneasiness. You will also realize that Dan Brown didn't really need a lot of effort to write his book.
That is where The Da Vinci Code was based. "Am I correct that you were scheduled to meet with the curator of the Louvre this evening? " If you really like non-fiction, why don't you look for Holy Blood, Holy Grail. "My capitaine requires your expertise in a private matter." Langdon hesitated, feeling uncertain as the stranger's sallow eyes studied him. The man was exceptionally lean, dressed in an official-looking blue uniform. The face staring back at him was thin and washed out. Leaving the security chain in place, Langdon opened the door a few inches. The Judicial Police? The DCPJ were the rough equivalent of the U.S. Langdon? I need to speak with you." The man's English was accented-a sharp, authoritative bark. He donned the hotel bathrobe and moved toward the door. Uncertain, Langdon slid off the bed, feeling his toes sink deep into the savonniere carpet. I cannot presume the authority to stop him."Īlmost immediately, a heavy fist pounded on Langdon's door. "I apologize, monsieur, but a man like this. I am calling to inform you that your guest is now en route to your room. The ringing of Langdon's hotel phone once again broke the silence. "Well, folks, as you all know, I'm here tonight to talk about the power of symbols. "And if I find which one of you provided that article, I'll have the consulate deport you." " Boston Magazine clearly has a gift for fiction." He turned to the audience with an embarrassed sigh. "Thank you, Monique," Langdon said, standing prematurely and edging her away from the podium. He knew what came next-some ridiculous line about "Harrison Ford in Harris tweed"-and because this evening he had figured it was finally safe again to wear his Harris tweed and Burberry turtleneck, he decided to take action. His captivating presence is punctuated by an unusually low, baritone speaking voice, which his female students describe as 'chocolate for the ears.'' "Although Professor Langdon might not be considered hunk-handsome like some of our younger awardees, this forty-something academic has more than his share of scholarly allure. Somebody stop her, Langdon pleaded as she dove into the article again. Langdon's refusal to speak publicly about his unusual role in last year's Vatican conclave certainly wins him points on our intrigue-o-meter." The hostess goaded the crowd. Thirty seconds later, the crowd was grinning, and the woman showed no signs of letting up. The hostess began reading choice excerpts from the inane article, and Langdon felt himself sinking lower and lower in his chair. "An audience member has just handed me a far more, shall we say. " She glanced playfully at Langdon, who was seated onstage. "I had planned to introduce him tonight by sharing his impressive curriculum vitae, however. The students in the crowd nodded enthusiastically.