After a prominent Jewish scholar is murdered in Munich, art restorer and Mossad operative Gabriel Allon uncovers a conspiracy rooted in the Vatican’s silence during the Holocaust. Allon's investigation links the writer’s death to a shadowy Catholic society determined to suppress a manuscript documenting the Church's wartime complicity. As Allon tracks the killers through Venice and Rome, he aligns with Father Pietro, a priest seeking to modernize the papacy. Together, they confront a centuries-old hierarchy willing to use professional assassins to protect the institutional reputation of the Holy See.
Readers of historical espionage and ecclesiastical thrillers find value in the technical details of intelligence gathering and restoration. This book appeals to those interested in the political tension between the Israeli government and the Catholic Church, specifically regarding historical accountability. The reader gains a detailed view of clandestine operations and a perspective on the intersection of religious dogma and global security. By the end, the audience understands how archival secrets can ignite modern diplomatic crises and influence the selection of a new religious leader.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2003
- ISBN
- 9780786254484
- Language
- EN
