Name: Origin: (Robert Langdon Book 5)
SKU: 49033867
Price: 27.74 EUR
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Author: Dan Brown
ISBN: 9780593078754

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Physical Book

Author

Dan Brown

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Transworld Publishers

Synopsis "Origin: (Robert Langdon Book 5) "

Sunday Times #1 BestsellerNew York Times #1 BestsellerThe spellbinding new Robert Langdon novel from the author of The Da Vinci Code.'Fans will not be disappointed' The TimesRobert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever”. The evening’s host is his friend and former student, Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old tech magnate whose dazzling inventions and audacious predictions have made him a controversial figure around the world. This evening is to be no exception: he claims he will reveal an astonishing scientific breakthrough to challenge the fundamentals of human existence.But Langdon and several hundred other guests are left reeling when the meticulously orchestrated evening is blown apart before Kirsch’s precious discovery can be revealed. With his life under threat, Langdon is forced into a desperate bid to escape, along with the museum’s director, Ambra Vidal. Together they flee to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch’s secret.In order to evade a tormented enemy who is one step ahead of them at every turn, Langdon and Vidal must navigate labyrinthine passageways of hidden history and ancient religion. On a trail marked only by enigmatic symbols and elusive modern art, Langdon and Vidal uncover the clues that will bring them face-to-face with a world-shaking truth that has remained buried – until now.‘Dan Brown is the master of the intellectual cliffhanger’ Wall Street Journal‘As engaging a hero as you could wish for’ Mail on Sunday ‘For anyone who wants more brain-food than thrillers normally provide’ Sunday Times

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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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