Eso no estaba en mi libro de historia de los templarios


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¿Sabías que, probablemente en algún momento de la historia, los caballeros templarios fueron los custodios de las cuatro grandes reliquias de la cristiandad: el Santo Grial, la Vera Cruz, el Arca de la Alianza y la Sábana Santa? ¿Cuáles fueron los templarios que se sentaron en la Tabla Redonda del rey Arturo? ¿Qué relación guardaron esos caballeros con la familia de Jesús el Nazareno? ¿Conoces la vinculación del Nombre secreto de Dios y la Mesa de Salomón, el origen de las primeras cruzadas o los últimos momentos del Gran Maestre Jacques de Molay? La Orden del Temple y sus caballeros, su historia y su mitología siguen constituyendo a día de hoy uno de los grandes episodios de nuestra historia. Su vinculación con algunas de las reliquias sagradas, su origen o su abrupto final continúan encandilando a historiadores, buscadores de enigmas y aficionados al misterio, los cuales recorren los antiguos parajes que llevan a los castillos de la Hermandad Blanca buscando las huellas de un saber oculto que, quizás con suerte, el tiempo haya guardado. En esta obra, Manuel Fernández nos expone algunos de los grandes capítulos de la historia de los templarios, explorando sus grandes secretos y sacando a la luz episodios poco referenciados, como su vinculación con el Santo Grial y los caballeros del rey Arturo, la existencia de dos facciones en el seno de la Orden y la mística dentro de la hermandad. «Cuentan que, hace mucho tiempo, un caballero oyó hablar de un dragón que vivía dentro de una cueva. El paladín, portando la cruz de Cristo bordada en sus vestiduras blancas, entró en la guarida del dragón dispuesto a matar a la bestia. Pero, cuando estuvo frente a ella, de repente descubrió que el único monstruo que había allí era él…»




El Libro de los Secretos


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Un secreto que data del principio de los tiempos. Un libro que contiene un misterio mortal. Una guerra quepuede acabar con la humanidad. Un hombre destinado a salvar el mundo. El Vaticano y la Orden de San Agustin quieren el libro y tambien quieren al hombre que tiene la habilidad de comunicarse con los muertos. Puede ser el unico hombre vivo que puede encontrar el libro. Incluso los guias angelicos mantienen una estrecha vigilancia. A traves de las calles de Melbourne, los edificios historicos de Romay el barrio gotico de Barcelona, el destino de un hombre puede parar la ultima batalla por el control. Pero, cuidado, lo que escuches no tienen porque ser necesariamente la verdad.




The Templars


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Barbara Frale gives us an explosive, exhaustively researched history of the medieval world’s most powerful military order, the Templars. At its height, the Order of the Knights Templar rivaled the kingdoms of Europe in military might, economic power, and political influence. For 700 years, the tragic demise of this society of warrior-monks amid accusations of heresy has been plagued by controversy, in part because the transcript of their trial by the Inquisition—which held the key to the truth—had vanished. Templar historian Barbara Frale happened to be studying a document at the Vatican Secret Archives when she suddenly realized that it was none other than the long-lost transcript! It revealed that Pope Clement V had absolved the order of all charges of heresy. The Templars chronicles the spectacular rise and fall of the organization against a sweeping backdrop of war, religious fervor, and the struggle for dominance, and finally lifts the centuries-old cloak of mystery surrounding one of the world’s most intriguing secret societies.




The Witches of St. Petersburg


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“Readers fascinated with the Romanovs and this tumultuous period in Russian history will be enthralled by this deliciously dark and memorable novel.” —Publishers Weekly Inspired by real characters, this transporting historical fiction debut spins the fascinating story of two princesses in the Romanov court who practiced black magic, befriended the Tsarina, and invited Rasputin into their lives—forever changing the course of Russian history. As daughters of the impoverished King of Montenegro, Militza and Stana must fulfill their duty to their father and leave their beloved home for St. Petersburg to be married into senior positions in the Romanov court. For their new alliances to the Russian nobility will help secure the future of the sisters’ native country. Immediately, Militza and Stana feel like outcasts as the aristocracy shuns them for their provincial ways and for dabbling in the occult. Undeterred, the sisters become resolved to make their mark by falling in with the lonely, depressed Tsarina Alexandra, who—as an Anglo-German—is also an outsider and is not fully accepted by members of the court. After numerous failed attempts to precipitate the birth of a son and heir, the Tsarina is desperate and decides to place her faith in the sisters’ expertise with black magic. Promising the Tsarina that they will be able to secure an heir for the Russian dynasty, Militza and Stana hold séances and experiment with rituals and spells. Gurus, clairvoyants, holy fools, and charlatans all try their luck. The closer they become to the Tsarina and the royal family, the more their status—and power—is elevated. But when the sisters invoke a spiritual shaman, who goes by the name of Rasputin, the die is cast. For they have not only irrevocably sealed their own fates—but also that of Russia itself.




The Valley of the Wolves


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Ten-year-old Dana, chosen to study at an academy of high sorcery known as the Tower, finds herself growing increasingly curious about the history of the Tower and the true nature of her invisible best friend Kai.




The Visions of Quevedo


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A satirical masterpiece, "The Visions of Quevedo" offers a glimpse into Spanish literature through the lens of Francisco de Quevedo. With sharp wit and keen observations, Quevedo critiques society, human nature, and the world around him, making this work a significant contribution to classic literature. His perspective offers a fresh take on traditional themes.




Blind Spot


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'How can you say things like this? How can you be so blind?' Since they were kids, Edie, Jake and Ryan have been the closest of friends. It's been the three of them against the world. Edie thought the bonds between them were unbreakable. So when Jake is brutally murdered and Ryan accused of the crime, her world is shattered. Edie is alone for the first time in years, living in the remote house that she and Jake shared. She is grief-stricken and afraid - with good reason. Because someone is watching. Someone has been waiting for this moment. Now that Edie is alone, the past she tried so hard to leave behind is about to catch up with her... Praise for Paula Hawkins: 'Twists and turns galore . . . Paula Hawkins is a genius.' Lisa Jewell 'Gripping and intriguing.' S J Watson 'Utterly compelling.' Daily Mail




The Iron King


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This was the original game of thrones' George R.R. Martin From the publishers that brought you A Game of Thrones comes the series that inspired George R.R. Martin's epic work. "Accursed! Accursed! You shall be accursed to the thirteenth generation!" The Iron King - Philip the Fair - is as cold and silent, as handsome and unblinking as a statue. He governs his realm with an iron hand, but he cannot rule his own family: his sons are weak and their wives adulterous; while his red-blooded daughter Isabella is unhappily married to an English king who prefers the company of men. A web of scandal, murder and intrigue is weaving itself around the Iron King; but his downfall will come from an unexpected quarter. Bent on the persecution of the rich and powerful Knights Templar, Philip sentences Grand Master Jacques Molay to be burned at the stake, thus drawing down upon himself a curse that will destroy his entire dynasty...




Grimpow


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Grimpow finds a stone on a dead knight and begins a quest that will change his life forever.




My Wicked Marquess


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The Inferno Club - a scandalous gathering of wealthy libertines and highborn rakehells devoted to their wicked pleasures. So the Club's members are known to London Society. But little does the world suspect the true purpose of the Inferno Club--or the danger that looms over England--which these select, powerful lords are secretly sworn to fight.