The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud - Softcover

Navarro, Julia

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9780719562471: The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0719562473 ISBN 13: 9780719562471

Publisher: John Murray, 2008

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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.

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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.

Review:

'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))

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