Synopsis On a fragment of a Dead Sea Scroll, a clue has emerged to one of history's great mysteries: the location of the golden menorah stolen from the ancient temple in Jerusalem in 70 B.C. British archaeologist Caspar Laing is one of many scholars, warriors, and spies drawn to the mystery and he will soon learn that some of his antagonists are willing to die--or kill--to find the menorah.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-01-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 6.8 in | | Width: | 4.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 5.6 oz |
Publisher's Note When a fragment from one of the Dead Sea Scrolls is discovered by Israeli archaeologists, Casper Laing is brought to decipher the hidden message. Now, it's Laing's mission to hunt and retrieve the True Menorah, the great seven-branched gold candlestick stolen from Solomon's temple in 70 A.D., and return it to its rightful home in Israel.
Industry Reviews "A rousing chase...learning, wit, and style are beautifully integrated...Mr. Davidson's talents include a flair for crisp characterization." Lehmann-Haupt
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