Name: The Lost Symbol
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Author: Brown, Dan
ISBN: 9780385504225

Type

Physical Book

Author

Dan Brown

Publisher

Doubleday Books

Year

2009

Language

English

Pages

480

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.0 x 16.2 x 4.0 cm

Weight

0.78 kg.

ISBN

0385504225

ISBN13

9780385504225

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Lost Symbol "

#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER - An intelligent, lightning-paced thriller set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C., with surprises at every turn. - Don't miss the Peacock original series Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol! Famed Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon answers an unexpected summons to appear at the U.S. Capitol Building. His plans are interrupted when a disturbing object--artfully encoded with five symbols--is discovered in the building. Langdon recognizes in the find an ancient invitation into a lost world of esoteric, potentially dangerous wisdom. When his mentor Peter Solomon--a long-standing Mason and beloved philanthropist--is kidnapped, Langdon realizes that the only way to save Solomon is to accept the mystical invitation and plunge headlong into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, and one inconceivable truth ... all under the watchful eye of Dan Brown's most terrifying villain to date.

Dan Brown

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Dan Brown is a renowned American writer, known worldwide for his intrigue thrillers that combine historical enigmas, conspiracy theories, and a captivating narrative pace. Born on June 22, 1964, in Exeter, New Hampshire, Brown grew up in an environment deeply influenced by music, mathematics, and religion, themes that would later be reflected in his works.

Before dedicating himself fully to writing, Brown ventured into music as a composer and singer. He released some albums in the 90s, but his true passion eventually led him to literature. In 1996, he published his first novel, Digital Fortress, a technological thriller that attracted some attention, although it was with The Da Vinci Code (2003) that he achieved global stardom.

The success of The Da Vinci Code established Brown as one of the most read authors in the world. This work, which combines elements of art, religion, and history, has been translated into more than 50 languages and has sold millions of copies. Since then, Dan Brown's books have continued the trail of intrigue, such as Angels and Demons (2000), The Lost Symbol (2009), Inferno (2013), and Origin (2017), all starring the famous symbology professor Robert Langdon.

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