The Book of Love
Mar 2009 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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The second in the New York Times bestselling Magdalene Line Trilogy continues as journalist Maureen Pascal searches for the mysterious Book of Love—a lost gospel allegedly written by Jesus.
When Maureen receives a mysterious package containing an ancient Latin manuscript, she is stunned to find it signed in code by Matilda of Tuscany, a powerful woman from the eleventh century. Known also as Matilda of Rome, her legacy has been buried by time—perhaps deliberately.
The scroll reveals a demand for the return of sacred texts to the Abbey of Orval, the same mystical site tied to the prophecy of the Expected One. As Maureen begins to piece together the hidden history of Matilda’s life and the elusive Book of Love, she embarks on a journey through time, uncovering a tangle of religious mystery, political suppression, and her own spiritual destiny.
With echoes of the religious and historical mysteries of Dan Brown and Daniel Silva, The Book of Love is a compelling thriller of a woman’s pursuit of the truth no matter the cost.
When Maureen receives a mysterious package containing an ancient Latin manuscript, she is stunned to find it signed in code by Matilda of Tuscany, a powerful woman from the eleventh century. Known also as Matilda of Rome, her legacy has been buried by time—perhaps deliberately.
The scroll reveals a demand for the return of sacred texts to the Abbey of Orval, the same mystical site tied to the prophecy of the Expected One. As Maureen begins to piece together the hidden history of Matilda’s life and the elusive Book of Love, she embarks on a journey through time, uncovering a tangle of religious mystery, political suppression, and her own spiritual destiny.
With echoes of the religious and historical mysteries of Dan Brown and Daniel Silva, The Book of Love is a compelling thriller of a woman’s pursuit of the truth no matter the cost.
The second in the New York Times bestselling Magdalene Line Trilogy continues as journalist Maureen Pascal searches for the mysterious Book of Love—a lost gospel allegedly written by Jesus.
When Maureen receives a mysterious package containing an ancient Latin manuscript, she is stunned to find...
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Melinda
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November 9, 2021
What a shame this trilogy had to be published as fictitious. No words can emphasize enough the clarity I've gained as immeasurable & awe inspiring, intriguing, enlightening, suspenseful & humbling. This is the story of all stories. There are 2 things I think every person should experience in this lifetime- 1 is being in the middle of the ocean on a clear night- nowhere on land can show you what the view on the ocean does & 2 is reading this masterpiece, a wealth of knowledge Kathleen McGowan has shared with us. Not to come off as cliche but reading this almost felt like I was woken up. My religion is catholicism & I have not strayed from my core beliefs, nor have I become more practical but it has given me a much clearer understanding & deepened my beliefs. I am so so much more at ease w my religious beliefs- a sense of knowing. You'll never grasp the enormity of this unless you read all 3 books in order. The Expected One, Book of Love then Poet Prince
About the author
Kathleen McGowan is an internationally published writer whose work has appeared on five continents and in at least fifteen languages. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three sons. You can visit her website at KathleenMcGowan.com.
Kathleen McGowan is an internationally published writer whose work has appeared on five continents and in at least fifteen languages. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three sons. You can visit her website at KathleenMcGowan.com.
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