Say the Da Vinci Code

Author: (French) Arturo Eco
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Did Jesus have a marriage and descendants? Are there heretical elements hidden in Leonardo da Vinci's works? 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. — 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 raised by Dan Brown, based on existing knowledge. The sole purpose is to avoid confusing novel fans into a frenzy. — Le Monde
This "investigation of investigations" is as captivating as the novel. It neither hinders fans from visiting the sites of The Da Vinci Code nor prevents them from watching Ron Howard and Tom Hanks' film. But by the time they arrive at the sites, they already know the facts. — L'Obs (French weekly)
This is a complete study of The Da Vinci Code. — Marianne
We cannot insist that readers finish one book 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, showing that facts often triumph over fiction. — Normandie
Dan Brown's astonishing success with The Da Vinci Code, blending history with fantasy, is remarkable, but the reality that inspired the novel is even more fascinating than its fiction. To unravel the mysteries attached to The Da Vinci Code, the author visited all the locations in the novel, such as the Louvre, Saint-Sulpice Church, and Chateau de Villers-Cotterêts, 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," and then revisiting The Da Vinci Code's "fictionalized history," we can fully enjoy the colorful fictional world within the imaginative historical narrative.