Book Description
Since 1890 the mysterious hoard of gold supposedly discovered by the impoverished parish priest of Rennes-le-Château has baffled first his parishioners, and later the wider public. Fuelled by ever more fantastic rumours, this mystery has never before been thoroughly investigated and credibly solved. Did Bérenger Saunière find a fabulous treasure in his church at Rennes-le-Château, which enabled him to rebuild the church and create for himself a luxurious estate? Was it the treasure stolen from the Temple at Jerusalem when the Roman sacked the city in AD70? Or was it simply knowledge of a secret that brought fabulous rewards to the priest for keeping his silence? Bill Putnam and John Edwin Wood reveal the true source of Saunière's wealth, and unravel the astounding hoax that has so confused the trail.
Publisher comments
A fascinating and highly readable historical detective story, The Treasure of Rennes-le-Château, will captivate those interested in mystery, conspiracy and archaeology.
