The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud
The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud
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Tells the story of the Turin Shroud - believed by millions of the faithful to bear the likeness of Christ - and the desperate race to save it from those who will stop at nothing to possess its legendary power.
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The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud by Julia Navarro
One of History's Most Sacred Treasures ...An Age-Old Secret Conspiracy ...The Truth Must Be Revealed ..."The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud" is the explosive international bestseller that mixes fact and fiction to tell the riveting story of one of the world's most controversial relics, the Turin Shroud - believed by millions of the faithful to bear the likeness of Christ - and the desperate race to save it from those who will stop at nothing to possess its legendary power.A fire at the Cathedral of Turin and the discovery of a strangely mutilated body attract the attention of Italy's special Art Crimes Department. For the fire is only the latest in a troubling series of arson attacks and break-ins at the cathedral which houses the famous shroud. Department chief Marco Valoni leads a team of top investigators in a race to solve a crime certain to shock the world: someone is planning to steal the Holy Shroud. From the storm-rent skies over Calvary, through the glories of Byzantium and the intrigue and treachery of the Crusades, "The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud" is a thrilling page-turner of the highest order - one that will challenge you to believe.
'For readers who can't get enough of the religious suspense genre' -- Publishers Weekly 'An exuberant, deeply involved thriller..Terrifically lively characterizations and the author's passion for her subject make this one stand out' -- Kirkus Reviews '!a fast moving religious thriller!' -- Gazette & Herald (Ryedale)
The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud is Julia Navarro's first novel. On publication in Spain it was a number one bestseller. It is now being published across the world.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780719562471 |
| ISBN 10 | 0719562473 |
| Titre | The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud |
| Auteur | Julia Navarro |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | John Murray Press |
| Année de publication | 2008-03-20 |
| Nombre de pages | 512 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |