The Secret Message of Jules Verne: Decoding His Masonic Rosicrucian and Occult Writings

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Prolific author and pioneer of the science fiction novel, Jules Verne, also, possessed hidden side that was encrypted into all his works - his active participation in the occult milieu of late nineteenth century France. Among the many esoteric secrets to be found are significant clues to the Rennes-le-Chateau mystery, including the location of a great treasure in the former Cathar region of France and the survival of the heirs to the Merovingian dynasty. Verne's books, also, reveal Rosicrucian secrets of immortality and some are constructed, like Mozart's "The Magic Flute", in accordance with Masonic initiation. This work investigates Verne's connections to the prominent secret societies of his time: Freemasons, Golden Dawn, Angelic Society, and Rosicrucians. It reveals how certain of Verne's works hold the key to deciphering the Rennes-le-Chateau mystery. The passe-partout to Verne's work (the skeleton key that is, also, the name of Phileas Fogg's servant in Around the World in Eighty Days) lies in the initiatory language he employed to inscribe a second or even third layer of meaning beneath the main narrative, which is revealed in his skilled use of word play, homonyms, anagrams and numerical combinations. The surface story itself is often a guide that tells the reader outright what he or she should be looking for. Far from innocuous stories for children, Verne's work reveals itself to be rich with teachings on symbolism, esoteric traditions, sacred geography, and the secret history of humanity.

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To the reader who loves conspiracy and literature, this book is as thrilling as anything by Jules Verne himself. Michel Lamy has decoded not only Vernes work but a whole line of initiated fiction writers. Rennes-le-Chteau, the Illuminati, Dracula, and the Thule Society are a few of the ingredients of this mystery, whose keys lie in occult politics and the dark secrets of blood, death, and immortality. Lamys work has long deserved a wider audience. * Joscelyn Godwin, professor of music, Colgate University, and author of The Real Rule of Four *
Bravo! With fresh eyes Michel Lamy insightfully connects a baffling array of dots to reveal the hitherto obfuscated tapestry of that great master weaver of tales, Jules Verne. * Stephen Michaluk, coauthor of The Jules Verne Encyclopedia *
". . . for those who love literature, a mystery, or solving puzzles, this book will be a gem." * Institute for Hermetic Studies, July 2007 *
" . . . recommended for any library strong in Verne literary analysis as well as new age collections." * The Midwest Book Review, Sep 2007 *
"Mr. Lamy's grasp of the majority of the hidden meanings of Verne's writing and use of words is exceptional. . . . I believe this work would be a great addition to the library of any student of Jules Verne, Freemasonry, Rosicrucians and the Rennes-Le-Chateau aspect of the Holy Grail." * Veritas Newsletter, July 2008 *
"The subtitle sums up this fascinating account of Jules Verne's active participation in the occult milieu of late 19th century France and his incorporation of Masonic initiation rites into his science fiction novels. The author has spent many years researching the relationship of symbolism, sacred geography, the esoteric tradition, and 'secret' history to literature . . . Students of 19th century occultism will find this book a valuable resource." * The Beacon, Oct-Dec 2008 *

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Michel Lamy has spent many years researching the relationship of symbolism, sacred geography, esoteric tradition, and secret history to literature. He is the author of books on Joan of Arc, the Templars, and the hidden history of the Basque region. He lives in France.