Temple of the Grail

Rosicrucian Quartet, Book 1

By: Adriana Koulias

Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies

Temple of the Grail is a critically acclaimed best seller translated into four languages.

Heresy, Hypocrisy, Murder....

France, 1254.

Situated high in the Pyrenees the monastery of St. Lazarus is a forbidding place. Behind its ramparts and battlements it hides a secret so dangerous its keepers will kill to protect it.

At the end of a bitter winter, a delegation headed by the ambitious Inquisitor Rainiero Sacconi arrives to investigate the monks of St. Lazarus.

A Templar knight and his young scribe are sent by the king of France to oversee the investigation. When monks begin to die in gruesome ways they must unravel the secret at the heart of St. Lazarus, but with the Antichrist at their heels and the inquisitor watching their every step, they find themselves drawn into a fight, not only for their lives, but also for their souls.

Temple of the Grail is a tour de force for history buffs and fans of the medieval detective genre.

©2004 Adriana Koulias (P)2016 Adriana Koulias

Amazing

It’s very similar to the Name of the Rose. But the narrative is even more interesting. And the narrator is just like Sean Connery. Amazing voice. Just brilliant.

It's....ok

The narrative was a little weird. The story wasn't the strongest either. Stay true to the period but characters came across a little silly. Almost like it was written for children.

Interesting story well performed

Temple of the Grail is an interesting mystery novel interlaced with fairly in-depth theological discourse. I enjoyed both, although some of the latter may have been lost in me. Initially I thought the narrator somewhat irritating, but I came to appreciate the main character as well as the many other voices used - almost a one man play.

Extraordinary

The narrator brings the characters to life in an almost palpable way.Adriana' s insights are both profound and timely.

A Great Whodunnit!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because this book is so well written and so beautifully narrated.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Temple of the Grail?

I loved all of it, but if I must choose some moments I would say that the conversations between Christian and Andre are priceless. The mystery at the heart of the book was completely unexpected and satisfying.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favourite scene comes at the end with Christian and Andre, it was very moving.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Sherlock Holmes meets Thomas Aquinas in this smouldering tale of religious fervour, greed and murder!

Any additional comments?

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a compelling intelligent murder mystery, history buffs and those who love good writing and excellent narration. Matthew Lloyd Davies brilliantly captures Adriana Koulias' prose. This book is a must!