The Templars: End Times
Embark on an epic historical adventure with The Templars: End Times by Ron Townsen - a gripping tale of intrigue, courage and faith that spans generations!
In the early 1300s AD, as support for the Crusades fades, the once powerful Knights Templar find themselves in a fight for survival. Persecuted by the King of France and excommunicated by the Pope, the last remaining Templars, led by the stalwart Commander Phillipe, are entrusted with a sacred mission: to safeguard an immense treasure discovered beneath the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and evacuate it before the city falls to the Saracen hordes.
Guided by prophetic visions from an ancient stone once carried with the Ark of the Covenant, Commander Phillipe and his loyal knights orchestrate a daring escape, secretly transporting the treasure out of the Holy Land on Templar ships. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues as spies and assassins dispatched by the French King and the Church desperately hunt for the Templars and their priceless cargo.
Accompanying the knights is Telina, a young tavern maid who captures Commander Phillipe's heart. As the couple's love blossoms amidst the chaos, Telina becomes an integral part of the Templars' mission, aiding them with her quick wit and fierce loyalty. Together, they lead the knights and their families in a harrowing journey across the Mediterranean.
When an act of betrayal nearly destroys the Templars from within, Phillipe must use all his cunning to root out the traitor and secure the treasure. Trusting in his visions, Phillipe settles his people in Venice under the guise of humble merchants. There they build a new life, always wary of discovery by the Church's hired mercenaries.
As years pass, Phillipe and Telina watch their son D'Alfonso grow into a merchant prince and skilled swordsman. A joyous union between D'Alfonso and Adelina, the daughter of a wealthy cloth merchant, Francesco, promises to join the families. But Francesco and his wife Sophie hide an astonishing secret - they are members of the Freemasons, a persecuted society that holds the key to an even greater mystery.
In a world where the Church ruthlessly hunts for heretics, an alliance between the Templars and Freemasons could mean destruction - or salvation. Sophie confides to her new kin that they are guardians of the bloodline of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene, passing the truth from mother to daughter in defiance of Rome. She reveals their most treasured relics - the remains of Mary Magdalene and her marriage shawl.
Humbled and amazed, Phillipe shares his own secret - among the Templar treasure is the chalice used at the Last Supper and the wedding of Jesus and Mary. Uniting these priceless artifacts, the families vow to forever protect the Holy Grail and the truth of the divine bloodline against all enemies. Guided by the ancient stone's final prophecy, they prepare to preserve the treasure for generations, until the day it can be revealed to the world.
Sweeping from the bloody siege of Acre to the merchant palaces of Renaissance Venice, The Templars: End Times is a must-read for fans of Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and Raymond Khoury. Steeped in fascinating history and brimming with unforgettable characters, Ron Townsen weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of love, faith and adventure that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
Will Commander Phillipe and his knights fulfill their sacred duty to protect the Holy Grail and the bloodline of Christ? Can the power of the ancient stone and their new alliance with the Freemasons shield them from the wrath of Rome? Journey with the Templars as they battle across land and sea, forge bonds of friendship and loyalty, and discover the enduring power of faith and love.
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