July 2005. In the Pyrenees mountains near Carcassonne, Alice, a volunteer at an archaeological dig, stumbles into a cave and makes a startling discovery-two crumbling skeletons, strange writings on the walls, and the pattern of a labyrinth. Eight hundred years earlier, on the eve of a brutal crusade that will rip apart southern France, a young woman named Alais is given a ring and a mysterious book for safekeeping by her father. The book, he says, contains the secret of the true Grail, and t... (show more)
Liked this book which was reccomended by a friend, but thought Sepulchre was even better!
The book has a fun premise, and it was an interesting way to learn about some facets of French history that I'd never heard of before. I enjoyed the first 2/3 and then it slowed down & got a bit repetitive.
This was a good read. mysterious and gripping. slightly dissapointed in the end, could have been a stronger finish.
Really enjoyed this book, couldnt put it down. Wonderfull characters a great story, this book just pure class, id recomend it to anyone.