The Paradise Co-Ordinates : The Enigma of Rennes-Le-Chateau

by John Pollard

Other authorsRichard Uwthank (Illustrator)
Paperback, 2002

Publication

Gardners Books (2002), 140 pages

Status

Available

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Nonfiction

Description

There has been a great deal of speculation, delivered in the form of TV documentaries, a great many books, and even these days various websites, as to exactly what Sauniere's discovery was. One theory suggests that Rennes-le-Chateau inherited the treasures of Jerusalem, plundered by the Romans in AD70, then plundered again by the Visigoths when they sacked Rome. Thereafter the Visigoths spread their kingdoms into what is now France. Whatever this treasure was, with his new-found wealth Sauniere embarked on a wide range of private and civic building projects in Rennes-le-Chateau. He lived out the remainder of his life there, until 1917, in comfort and well-being. Precisely how he found these riches has stimulated much interest since, with most who have studied the subject believing the treasure still remains in Rennes-le-Chateau, and awaits re-discovery. So far, all scholarship and writing surrounding it has failed to offer even the slightest insight as to where the treasure is located. However, it is now the case that John R Pollard's 'Paradise Co-ordinates' can and does reveal the point in Rennes-le-Chateau where the author determines the treasure is buried, through a reasoned wor… (more)

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140 p.

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