Following The Heretical Gospel, Adrian Dawson, the new master of the esoteric thriller, delves into one of the Templars' best-kept secrets. 1132: Returning from Jerusalem, the Templars discreetly bring one of their most mysterious acquisitions back to the south of France. 1645: An unknown artist commissions the Flemish painter Teniers the Younger to create a painting depicting Saint Anthony and Saint Paul.
Following The Heretical Gospel, Adrian Dawson, the new master of the esoteric thriller, delves into one of the Templars' best-kept secrets. 1132: Returning from Jerusalem, the Templars discreetly bring one of their most mysterious acquisitions back to the south of France. 1645: An unknown artist commissions the Flemish painter Teniers the Younger to create a painting depicting Saint Anthony and Saint Paul.
Soon to be renowned for the number of esoteric enigmas it contains, could the work lead to the mysterious Templar treasure? 2011: The body of a man is found in an alley. A 4th-century manuscript is discovered near him. The investigation leads Inspector Lambert to a psychiatric hospital where Tina, a young autistic woman, is confined. She will soon reveal a curious talent for deciphering the most esoteric ciphers.
Lambert has no idea yet that he is at the beginning of a breathtaking quest that will lead to one of humanity's best-kept secrets. From Fontfroide Abbey in Cathar country to Los Angeles and the heart of Siberia, Adrian Dawson offers us a captivating journey through history and time, sure to delight all fans of esotericism, enigmas, and thrillers.
