An ancient relic that weighs 150
pounds of solid gold has vanished without a trace. One of the
world’s most precious objects, it is the Menorah, the sacred,
seven-branch candlestick plundered from the Temple of Jerusalem
in 70 A.D. Much more than just a precious object, it is the
symbol of Israel and the emblem of their ancient history. The
recovery of the Menorah could inspire the eternal gratitude of
the Jewish people, conversely, it could be used as a bargaining
chip against them.
A diary of a renowned Venetian painter that dates back to the
French revolution has been recently discovered in Paris. Clues
within appear to indicate the whereabouts of the Menorah, and
the race is on to find this valuable artifact. Many of those
searching are only interested in their own financial profit or
political gain. For unknown reasons, the unscrupulous, wealthy
Lebanese businessman Hytham Fasatne is one of those trying to
locate the Menorah.
This potentially explosive situation leads Oswald Breil, former
chief of the Mossad, to collaborate with the celebrated
best-selling writer Laura Joanson and the brilliant scientist
Sara Terracini. They must recover the Menorah before it falls
into the wrong hands!
The treasure hunt, directed by both ancient manuscripts and
high-tech computers, begins in the Parisian catacombs and
continues through Italy, the Tibetan highlands, and the Iraqi
desert. Plot features include dangerous alliances, violent
conflicts, and chemical weapons. Only the individual who can
decipher the ties that bind history with legend will discover
where the Menorah is concealed. |
Marco
Buticchi