Lost Symbol by Dan Brown Hosted by Ariane

The Lost Symbol begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. ~Amazon review

The Lost Symbol is a sequel to Dan Brown's, The Da Vinci Code. The novel features Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, who also appears in Angels and Demons as well. It is set in Washington D.C., and the story takes place over a 12-hour period. Brown released Lost Symbol on 9/15/09, 9+15+09=33. The significance of the number 33 and the Freemasons are central and key to the story. Brown even placed secret symbols in the artwork of The Da Vinci Code hard back cover relating to The Lost Symbol.

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Q: ARE THERE ANY PARALLELS BETWEEN YOUR NEW NOVEL AND THE DA VINCI CODE?

A: There are parallels between it and all my other books. I'm back in the same world of symbols, secret societies, art, and history. ~Dan Brown Web site

These is My Words by Nancy Turner

Book #59 Hosted by Ariane

Inspired by the true story of the author's pioneering great-grandmother, this mesmerizing saga tells of the emotional, intellectual, and romantic awakening of a spirited young woman of the late 19th century in the American West.~Goodreads review

These is My Words is the story of Sarah Prine, a sixteen year old girl, who endures hardship, love and adventure in the Arizona Territory in the 1880's. Sarah's Quilt, the 2nd in the series challenges Sarah after three years of drought that have devastated her ranch. The Star Garden is the 3rd in the series that begins with a stagecoach accident that introduces three strangers who will change her life.

"A nice girl should never go anywhere without a loaded gun and a big knife."

~Sarah Agnes Prine

Sarah is the 2nd from the right ~From Nancy E. Turner