The Franciscan Conspiracy

by John Sack Narrated by Geoffrey Blaisdell

Overview

Seven hundred years ago Church officials hid the body of St. Francis from the world. What secret went with Francis of Assisi to his grave?

The Franciscan Conspiracy is set against the chaotic backdrop of thirteenth-century Italy, a time when the extreme poverty of religious zealots clashed with the burgeoning prosperity of merchants, the monastic orders, and high church officials.*Father Leo, closest companion of their Order's founder, refuses to take his secrets with him to the grave.*In a cryptic farewell message, he launches the young hermit Conrad into a labyrinth whose every passage confronts his deepest fears. Along with a single companion, sixteen-year-old Sister Amata, Conrad sets out to make sense of the bizarre and puzzling events that followed Francis of Assisi's death in 1226. This quest will lead to a truth that will shake the faith of the masses to the core and bring into question the foundation of the Franciscan Order.

This multilayered, intricately plotted mystery is a provocative tale.

Editorial Reviews

OCTOBER 2008 - AudioFile

Sack relates events of the thirteenth century surrounding the death of St. Francis and the conspiracy to steal and hide his body. A devout monk named Conrad seeks to find the truth behind the crime, a quest that involves him with a myriad of characters who represent the social strata of the period—from merchants to the Pope himself. Narrator Geoffrey Blaisdell reads with passion and vigor, delivering Sack's often complex prose with ease. Blaisdell’s performance has a certain sense of theatrics. His narration is strong and commanding, and listeners will be captivated by his smooth delivery. A truly remarkable story and an equally remarkable performance. L.B. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169806557
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	03/01/2008
Edition description:	Unabridged

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