Family Friendly Historical Fiction Finally, the last three books in the "Life & Travels of Da Vinci series" have made it into their own trilogy: Leonardo: Living Through Loss Join Leonardo in Milan as he works through the deaths of a friend, a collaborator, a patron, and more. In this short period of his life, between 1508 and 1511, Leonardo da Vinci encountered many challenges beyond his usual conflicts. Leonardo: When in Rome The year is 1513. Life in and around Milan has become difficult for Leonardo and his assistants, Salai and Francesco. An invitation to move to Rome to work for the Pope's brother is too good an offer to pass up. Once in Rome, Leonardo enjoys his work minting coins, conducting dissections, and trying to figure out how to drain the Pontine Marshes. Leonardo: The Final Years The year is 1516. Leonardo's previous patron has died and the pope is more interested in hiring the likes of Raphael and Michelangelo than someone like Leonardo. While a trip across the Alps doesn't sound like much fun, maybe it is time to take King Francis up on his generous offer and move to France.