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The Magi's Manuscript
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 2 2024
Pages: 702
Weight: 1.76
Height: 1.40 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A revelation that could change our world. A secret that many will fight to keep hidden.
A mysterious codex about the childhood of Jesus, and an equally enigmatic Renaissance painting depicting the Adoration of the Kings, form the heart of two stories separated by over half a century. A lost story about the hidden connections between the first Christian communities and the old Greek philosophical schools.
A crumbling palace in the forests of Poland in 1939. An archaeological expedition to the Dead Cities of Syria in the late 1950s. A Nazi hiding on the deserted beaches of the Strait of Gibraltar. A twisted tangle caused by the statements of an aristocrat on a celebrity talk show. The trials of teenage girls being harassed by cyberbullying. A torrid romance between rival politician. All of this, set against the backdrop of the Christmas celebrations in Spain.
And amidst it all, the death of Jacinta, the elderly housekeeper of the Count and Countess of Valmojado, will set off a frantic search for a codex that its discoverers had long kept hidden, unwilling to reveal a secret so bizarre that it could change history forever.
With masterful narrative skill, Jesús Zamora-Bonilla takes us on a provocative journey in The Magi's Manuscript, weaving together stories and characters whose fates intertwine in the most unexpected ways. A brilliant tale that explores the blurry line between truth and lies, honesty and betrayal, revealing how these concepts are often more alike than we think. But it's also a novel about the enduring values of friendship, irony, and pleasure-true protagonists in this gripping and thought-provoking story.
A breathtaking narrative full of suspense, intrigue, and rich historical depth. You won't be able to put this novel down once you start. Discover a world of secrets, and immerse yourself in a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. A must-read for anyone who loves thrilling and intellectually stimulating literature.
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