Jul 09 2009
Arthurian Legend and the Knights Templar
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The Manx Grail Chronicles. In 1868, on the Isle of Man, an ancient Druid order murdered the consort to their Queen for failing to produce a male heir. Unbeknownst to them, the dead man carried a secret of his own – the location of the fabled Holy Grail. Nearly 140 years later, Robert Corkish uncovers artifacts that lead him on a riddle-driven race to find the Grail, taking along his wife, his cousin Christian, a local librarian, and a couple of Australians who carry their own secret with them. It is an intriguing novel inspired by a true event, filled with lively characters, ancient folklore ranging from the Knights Templar to King Arthur, and a provocative mystery that should interest anyone curious about literature, mythology, folklore, history – or who enjoys a good thriller. |
That is the story behind the fascinating novel by John Shimmin, who says "Don’t look to history for truth — history often takes on the agenda of the teller. Mythology may hold more clues to ancient truths than history." [Amazon]
A statement that I personally cannot agree more with!
Read on to see the videos he has made to introduce his story… Continue Reading »
