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When a priceless apocryphal gospel surfaces and a dying pope makes an elusive last request, two brothers—both Vatican priests—are thrust into an intellectual battle over the most profound mystery of Christianity. Their pursuit of this contested relic forces them to navigate church politics, scholarly intrigue, and personal doubt as they race to unveil the gospel’s truth before it disappears forever.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Ian Caldwell
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