THE LAFAYETTE SWORD

International bestseller - action and adventure with Freemasons and gold

Gold. Obsession. Secrets.

Following the murder of a Freemason brother, Antoine Marcas uncovers unsettling truths about gold and its power to fascinate and corrupt. A priceless sword is stolen and deaths ensue setting the Freemason detective on a case of Masons turned bad. A clue points to mysteries and conspiracy about elusive pure gold, launching a frantic, deadly race between two symbolic places—the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. A captivating plot weaves alchemy and the Middle Ages into a modern-day thriller. With “vivid characters, an evocative international setting and history darker than midnight,” this thriller is for readers who love ancient myths, secret societies, chilling narrative and modern speed.

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  • Over 200,000 copies sold in France alone

  • The series has sold over 2 million copies worldwide

  • Published in 18 countries.

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“Da Vinci Code meets National Treasure with a very French touch... a must-read book for mystery/thriller fans.”

—Marienela

“This is probably the most interesting mystery I've read in ages.”

—Reviews from an Avid Reader

“Eric Giacometti and Jacques Ravenne are masters at crafting suspenseful action... Those who enjoyed The Da Vinci Code should give The Lafayette Sword serious consideration.”

— Curious Mind Garden

“Authors Eric Giacometti and Jacques Ravenne struck pure gold this time when creating this outstanding series with a believable character that you want to see more of.”

—MJ Magazine

"If you like a rollicking, fast paced, leap around famous American and Parisian landmarks, centuries of mystery and protagonists in mortal danger, then this is for you.”

— Reader review

“This is a great follow up to the first one and continues to turn conspiracies on their ears. I enjoyed the ride through 2 continents and 700 years.”

—Citrus Sunshine blog

“Wow, what a book this is! Absolutely riveting. Gold fever, Freemasonry, murder, the search for the Lafayette Sword all make this book a breathtaking novel; once you start, you can't stop.”

—Library reviewer

“Vivid characters, evocative international settings, and a history darker than midnight. I highly recommend!”

— Douglas Preston

“A race against the clock.”

—Le Figaro

“A captivating plot that weaves in alchemy and the Middle Ages into a modern-day thriller.”

—Zonelivre

“Brilliantly plotted and well researched.”

—Le Parisien

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Jacques Ravenne is a literary scholar who has also written a biography of the Marquis de Sade and edited his letters. He loves to explore the hidden side of major historical events. Eric Giacometti was an investigative reporter for a major French newspaper. He has covered a number of high-profile scandals and has done exhaustive research in the area of freemasonry.

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Anne Trager has a passion for crime fiction that equals her love of France. After years working in translation, publishing and communications, she founded Le French Book.

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The Lafayette Sword

by Eric Giacometti & Jacques Ravenne; translated by Anne Trager—published by Le French Book—ISBN: 9781943998036 (ebook)/ 9781943998043 (trade paperback) — First published in French (Frère de sang, Fleuve Noire, Paris)—Release: July 2016.

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