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Milwaukie, OR : Dark Horse Books, [2006?]-<2007>
Description
In a Europe where the Catholic Church dominates and sorcery determines political power, Master Physician Julien Sauni re must infiltrate a mysterious cult with a thousand-year-old secret that calls into question the root of all power in Europe, as well as the origins of Christianity itself! The Duke of Lorraine's plans have come to fruition-he's pushed Europe into war, and the French monarchy is in tatters. Lorraine will try to seize the crown by force. Julien, locked in the dungeon of the Holy Inquisition, faces death and torture.
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LibraryThing member mschaefer
The plot thickens. War is on the horizon. Dr. Sautiere discovers more details about the secret sect led, presumably, by the Duke of Lorraine. Enjoyable sequel to The River Underground.
LibraryThing member questbird
This amusing alternate history fantasy picks up the pace. Dr Sauniére continues his investigations, now working for the Inquisition. The Duke of Lorraine continues his mad plans to seize the throne by causing a global war. The mystery of the holy grail deepens and moves into heretical territory.
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The story moves along but there were a couple of minor irritants for me. First is the chopping and changing of artists throughout the book. I am sure this was unavoidable but the graphic differences are jarring. The second thing is something which also annoyed me in volume 2: instead of piecing together the mystery himself, Sauniére is increasingly led by the nose to discover the next clue by a mysterious robed figure who happens to be in the right place at the right time. The conspiracy and mystery surrounding the Holy Grail is penetrated not by deduction and determination, but by this mysterious figure laying it out; a tour guide, with Sauniére and Tournon just along for the ride. Show Less
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26 cm
ISBN
1593076517 / 9781593076511