This book could be classified as mystery, love story and an esoteric treasure hunt. Two hearts, one locked in grief the other ravaged by a tropical disease, both need mending.
When Lucy King has a life saving operation in London she gains not only a new heart but the key to a legacy kept hidden for more than 400 years. As she embarks on the long road to recovery, Lucy, her Doctor Alex and their friends race to unlock the secrets of Dr John Dee, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, scientist, mathematician and quiet heretic. A man who talked to angels.
On their heels are a rich and powerful group of religious zealots who want to bring about “The Rapture”. They think that Dee’s papers have the information they need to achieve their goal and will stop at nothing to possess them.
This is fun, escapist fiction edged with little dark tinges of truth. Dee is a historical figure with ties to amongst others, William Shakespeare and the rapture books are a best selling series here in the US.
As a footnote I love the package this comes in - it's got all the puzzle elements that you read about but in my case couldn't see so I bought one of the first copies we got in but the really spooky thing I sold a copy of it on Monday to a lady whose daughter is a documentary producer.
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