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The Sacred Scroll
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Sacred Scroll
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Anton Gill
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:560 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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Category/Genre | Thriller/suspense |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780241950661
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Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Penguin Books Ltd
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Publication Date |
12 April 2012 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A breath-taking conspiracy thriller which reveals the true source of the Templar's power Constantinople 1204- the holy city is razed to the ground by Crusaders - the streets awash with blood. Modern day Istanbul- an elite group of archaeologists uncover the grave of Enrico Dandolo, once Doge of Venice, and leader of the bloodthirsty Fourth Crusade. They seek a legendary set of documents that reveal the truth behind Dandolo's rumoured secret links to the Templar knights. Days later the team vanishes without a trace. All that remains in the ransacked grave is a strange key inscribed with an ancient code. Special Interpol Operatives Jack and Laura are called in. They soon find themselves battling against an ancient enemy in a life or death race against time. The dark secret of the Templar knights is about to be revealed.
Author Biography
Anton Gill was born in London and educated at Chigwell and Clare College,Cambridge. He has written on a wide range of subjects, especially contemporary European history, and published a series of thrillers set in Ancient Egypt. Until recently, he has divided his time between London and Paris, but now makes his home in London again.
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