The Sacred Scroll

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Sacred Scroll
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Anton Gill
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:560
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreThriller/suspense
ISBN/Barcode 9780241950661
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date 12 April 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.