Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown sued by ex for 'leading double life'

Blythe also alleged that she was the one who inspired Brown to give up songwriting and focus on writing fiction [Photo: WireImage]

Dan Brown's ex-wife is suing him for living a double life that included multiple affairs and him lavishing his mistresses with expensive gifts.

The Da Vinci Code author has been accused of having an extramarital relationship with a Dutch horse trainer, who he gave expensive gifts including several Friesian horses and financing her horse-training business.