The Lost Word

Novel

with Violette Cabesos

Presentation

The Basilica of Vézelay: one of the oldest churches dedicated to Mary Magdalene, the sinner of the Gospels. In this high place of Christianity, Johanna, a medieval archaeologist, attempts to establish the truth about the controversial origins of the saint's cult. But the young woman's serenity is quickly disturbed by a series of murders on the construction site of one of her colleagues in Pompeii and the strange illness of her little girl, which seems inexplicably linked to these crimes. Willing to do anything to save her, Johanna then embarks on a perilous investigation, the key to which could well be one of humanity's greatest secrets: the mysterious sentence traced by Jesus in the sand at the feet of the adulterous woman, the only one he ever wrote.

Translations

German : PIPER
Spanish (Castilian): EDICIONES GRIJALBO
Polish : ALBATROS WYDAWNICTWO

What the press says about it

“A fantastic historical and esoteric thriller” Le magazine des Livres

“A fascinating historical thriller. A treasure hunt from ancient Rome, through the Middle Ages and up to the present day.” France Info

“Everything is there: the cocktail is perfect.” La Vie

“A novel full of religious references, and where the twists and turns keep the reader in suspense.” L'Avenir (Belgium)

“A surprising historical-religious thriller.” The Love of Books

“This novel is a wonderful puzzle whose pieces fit together wonderfully and will appeal to fans of history, the history of religions, and metaphysical thrillers.” Paris Normandie

“This gripping thriller skillfully interweaves eras, places, and characters around a mysterious writing passed on by Mary Magdalene before her death.” La Procure

"This historical-religious detective novel is conducted with mastery and erudition." La Croix

“A scholarly treasure hunt.” The Doctor’s Daily