The Sacred Grove - Stuart F. Gardiner
- Legacy of Shadows
Amazon Best Selling Author in Folklore and Mythology! Set against a backdrop rich in historical and mythological intrigue, The Sacred Grove: Legacy of Shadows intertwines ancient prophecy, personal redemption, and hidden societies in an epic narrative that spans centuries, culminating in a modern-day adventure.
Commanded by the divine, in 980 BCE King David is tasked to plant a sacred seed by the healing springs of Lake Nemi, Italy, which will one day bear a mystical tree-the key to humanity's salvation and the fulfillment of his bloodline's destiny.
Hendrix Capstone is a struggling bookstore owner in the medieval city of Carcassonne, France. Battling grief, debt, and alcoholism, Hendrix is drawn back into his estranged father's orbit by a cryptic letter hinting at secrets that could change the course of Hendrix's troubled life.
As Hendrix wrestles with his demons, his world collides with Isabelle Orsini, a spirited woman unwittingly caught in her own dangerous predicament. After a brutal attack, Isabelle's courageous intervention saves Hendrix's life, helping to uncover the shadowy Brotherhood of Nemi-an ancient secret society tied to the Sacred Grove's prophecy and Hendrix's destiny.
"The stakes are existential: the Brotherhood's ultimate goals, the survival of its legacy, and the fulfillment of ancient prophecy rest on Hendrix's talent, guile, and circle of friends. Tensions heighten with revelations of a potential traitor, the burden of protecting a powerful artifact, and cryptic references to a hidden 'philosopher's stone.'"
A tale of discovery and survival, The Sacred Grove is permeated with themes of renewal, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening. Its richly detailed settings-from Carcassonne's medieval streets to Lake Nemi's legendary groves-immerse readers in a timeless narrative of myth and modernity. Characters grapple with their faith, courage, and the weight of history, culminating in a narrative poised on the brink of revelation.
EAN: 9781662959875
Amazon Best Selling Author in Folklore and Mythology! Set against a backdrop rich in historical and mythological intrigue, The Sacred Grove: Legacy of Shadows intertwines ancient prophecy, personal redemption, and hidden societies in an epic narrative that spans centuries, culminating in a modern-day adventure.
Commanded by the divine, in 980 BCE King David is tasked to plant a sacred seed by the healing springs of Lake Nemi, Italy, which will one day bear a mystical tree-the key to humanity's salvation and the fulfillment of his bloodline's destiny.
Hendrix Capstone is a struggling bookstore owner in the medieval city of Carcassonne, France. Battling grief, debt, and alcoholism, Hendrix is drawn back into his estranged father's orbit by a cryptic letter hinting at secrets that could change the course of Hendrix's troubled life.
As Hendrix wrestles with his demons, his world collides with Isabelle Orsini, a spirited woman unwittingly caught in her own dangerous predicament. After a brutal attack, Isabelle's courageous intervention saves Hendrix's life, helping to uncover the shadowy Brotherhood of Nemi-an ancient secret society tied to the Sacred Grove's prophecy and Hendrix's destiny.
"The stakes are existential: the Brotherhood's ultimate goals, the survival of its legacy, and the fulfillment of ancient prophecy rest on Hendrix's talent, guile, and circle of friends. Tensions heighten with revelations of a potential traitor, the burden of protecting a powerful artifact, and cryptic references to a hidden 'philosopher's stone.'"
A tale of discovery and survival, The Sacred Grove is permeated with themes of renewal, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening. Its richly detailed settings-from Carcassonne's medieval streets to Lake Nemi's legendary groves-immerse readers in a timeless narrative of myth and modernity. Characters grapple with their faith, courage, and the weight of history, culminating in a narrative poised on the brink of revelation.
EAN: 9781662959875