La fille des Templiers

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On March 19, 1314, Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, is burned at the stake, condemned by King Philip IV, who accuses the Templars of hiding a fabulous treasure. On the day of his execution, a dove delivers a message to the king—a terrible curse: he and his sons will pay for this crime! Eight years later, on July 15, 1322, a young peasant woman, Flore Dupin, is pursued by the soldiers of Charles IV. What secret does she hold? What is her connection to the Order of the Temple? A man reveals to her, "Before he died, the king spoke your name!" A mysterious brotherhood, courageous women, and cursed kings intertwine in this captivating adventure novel. Mireille Calmel, a prominent figure in historical fiction, crafts a tale that draws readers into a world of intrigue and danger.