Origin

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Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, attends a groundbreaking announcement at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, hosted by billionaire futurist Edmond Kirsch. Kirsch, a former student of Langdon, is set to reveal a discovery that promises to answer two fundamental questions of human existence. As the presentation unfolds, it quickly becomes apparent that the revelation will spark significant controversy. However, chaos erupts during the event, threatening to erase Kirsch's discovery forever. In the midst of the turmoil, Langdon teams up with Ambra Vidal, the museum director, to escape Bilbao. Their journey takes them to Barcelona, where they embark on a perilous quest to find a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch's secret. As they navigate hidden histories and extreme religious beliefs, they must evade a relentless enemy linked to Spain’s Royal Palace, who is determined to silence Kirsch. With a trail marked by modern art and enigmatic symbols, Langdon and Vidal uncover clues that lead them to Kirsch’s shocking revelation and the breathtaking truth that has long eluded humanity. This narrative showcases Dan Brown's most brilliant and entertaining storytelling yet.