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From Daniel Silva, the author of The New Girl and The Other Woman, comes a new action-packed thriller of high stakes international intrigue featuring the enigmatic art restorer and master spy Gabriel Allon. Gabriel is summoned to Rome by the Holy Fathers loyal private secretary, Archbishop Luigi Donati, to investigate the death of Pope Paul VII. He discovers a long-suppressed gospel that calls into question the accuracy of the New Testaments depiction of one of the most portentous events in human history, and the Order of St. Helena is plotting to seize control of the papacy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestsellers The New Girl and The Other Woman, comes a thrilling new action-packed thriller of high stakes international intrigue. Gabriel Allon, the enigmatic art restorer and master spy, takes center stage in this captivating story.

LOST FOR CENTURIES, ONE BOOK HOLDS THE KEY. Gabriel Allon, renowned spy and art restorer, finds himself in Venice for a much-needed family holiday. However, his tranquility is shattered when Pope Paul VII passes away unexpectedly. Archbishop Luigi Donati, the loyal private secretary to the late pope, summons Gabriel to Rome. The billion Catholic faithful are informed that the pope died of a heart attack. Donati, however, harbours suspicions that his master was murdered. The Swiss Guard assigned to guard the pope on the night of his death is missing, as is the letter the Holy Father was penning in his final hours. The letter, addressed to Gabriel, holds immense significance as it challenges the accuracy of the New Testament's portrayal of a pivotal event in human history.

During his research in the Vatican Secret Archives, Gabriel stumbles upon a remarkable book that has been suppressed for centuries. This long-buried gospel questions the reliability of the New Testament's account of a significant historical event. Consequently, the Order of St. Helena, a shadowy Catholic society with ties to the European far right, is determined to keep the book out of Gabriel's hands. Their mission is to seize control of the papacy, and this is just the beginning of their treacherous plot.

As Gabriel delves deeper into the mystery, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that spans across continents and threatens the very foundations of the Catholic Church. With the clock ticking, Gabriel must navigate through a labyrinth of danger, deception, and betrayal to uncover the truth and prevent the Order from achieving their sinister goals.

The New Girl and The Other Woman have already captivated readers worldwide, and this latest installment promises to be another masterpiece from Daniel Silva. Gabriel Allon is a character that has captured the hearts of millions, and his thrilling adventures continue to captivate audiences in this exciting and suspenseful novel.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008280802