Robert Langdon - 1: Het Bernini Mysterie

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An ancient secret brotherhood resurfaces with a devastating weapon aimed at an unthinkable target. When Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is called to a Swiss research facility to investigate a symbol found on a murdered physicist, he uncovers the alarming return of the Illuminati, a powerful underground organization. This secret society has emerged to execute its vendetta against the Catholic Church. On the eve of the Vatican's holy conclave, a messenger reveals that an unstoppable time bomb has been hidden in Vatican City, triggering a countdown. Langdon rushes to Rome to team up with Vittoria Vetra, a captivating Italian scientist, as they assist the Vatican in a desperate fight for survival. Their quest leads them through sealed crypts, perilous catacombs, and deserted cathedrals, all while following a 400-year-old trail of ancient symbols that guide them to a long-lost Illuminati lair. This secret location holds the key to the Vatican's salvation. As they navigate this explosive international thriller, the tension between science and religion escalates into an all-out war, revealing enlightening truths and dark realities.