Say the Da Vinci Code

Author: (French) Arturo Eco
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Did Jesus have a marriage and descendants? Are there heretical elements hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci? Did Constantine the Great interfere in the canonization of the Bible? Did the Order of the Knights Templar have a millennium-long history and world-class masterpieces? Following in the footsteps of The Da Vinci Code, it has received rave reviews from mainstream media and has been translated into 19 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. A book as captivating as The Da Vinci Code itself. – L'Obs (French Weekly)
This is the only rigorous and engaging work about The Da Vinci Code. – Le Figaro
This is the only book that sincerely attempts to clarify these historical facts. What exactly was the Order of the Knights Templar? Did Jesus marry Mary? In a serious and well-researched investigation, the author clarifies all the issues Dan Brown addresses, based on existing knowledge. The sole purpose is to avoid confusing fans of the novel into a frenzy. – Le Monde
This is a "research into research" that is as captivating as the novel itself. It neither hinders fans from visiting the sites of The Da Vinci Code nor from watching Ron Howard and Tom Hanks' film. However, when they arrive at the sites, they are already well aware of the facts. – L'Obs (French Weekly)
This is a complete study of The Da Vinci Code. – Marianne
We cannot insist that readers finish one before starting the next. Both books are captivating, drawing us into either imagination or the ocean of knowledge. They are endless reflections on the mysteries of the public mind. – Ouest-France
This investigation is a must-read for anyone who has read The Da Vinci Code, as it restores history to its true form. In this work that is both history and a detective novel, the author maintains a sense of humor, demonstrating that facts often triumph over fiction. – Normandie
Dan Brown blended history with imagination to write a globally bestselling The Da Vinci Code, which is astonishing. But the reality that inspired the novel is even more fascinating than its fiction. To unravel the mysteries surrounding The Da Vinci Code, the author visited all the locations in the novel, such as the Louvre, Saint-Sulpice Church, and Chateau de Versailles, and consulted top experts on Leonardo da Vinci, esotericism, and the Freemasons. With the help of ancient documents and the latest academic research, the author clarifies a series of historical enigmas heavily emphasized in The Da Vinci Code, including Jesus' marriage, the Vatican's persecution of Mary Magdalene, and the relationship between Christianity and paganism. After reading this "authentic account," then revisiting The Da Vinci Code's "fictionalized history," we can fully enjoy the vibrant fictional world within the imaginative historical narrative.