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The Sacred Scroll

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Sacred Scroll

Contributors:

By (Author) Anton Gill

ISBN:

9780241950661

Publisher:

Penguin Books Ltd

Imprint:

Penguin Books Ltd

Publication Date:

25th July 2012

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

823.914

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

560

Dimensions:

Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 33mm

Weight:

369g

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 Bio

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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