The Code of Genius Chapter 7: The unpretentious residence within the Church of Saint-Sulpice occupied the church’s second floor, situated to the left of the choir balcony. Comprising two rooms, the suite boasted a stone floor and minimal furnishings, serving…
The Code of Genius Chapter 6: After sliding under the security gate, Robert Langdon found himself standing at the entrance of the Grand Gallery. Before him lay a vast, deep chasm flanked by towering walls on either side. The walls…
The Code of Genius Chapter 5: The new Opus Dei World Headquarters and conference center, known as Murray Hill Place, was situated at 243 Lexington Avenue in New York City. With a price tag exceeding $47 million, the building spanned…
The Code of Genius Chapter 4, Captain Bezu Fache carried himself with the presence of a furious ox, his broad shoulders squared and his chin firmly tucked into his chest. His dark hair was slicked back, revealing a distinctive widow’s…
The Code of Genius Chapter 3 The brisk April air rushed through the open window of the Citroën ZX as it sped south, skimming past the Opera House and crossing Place Vendôme. Seated in the passenger seat, Robert Langdon felt…
The Code of Genius Chapter 2 Less than a mile away, the imposing figure known as Silas entered the opulent brownstone on Rue La Bruyère. The cilice belt, adorned with spikes, encircling his thigh, pressed into his flesh. The pain…
The Code of Genius Chapter 1 Robert Langdon awoke slowly. A distant telephone was ringing, a peculiar, unfamiliar sound. He groped for the bedside lamp and flicked it on. Blinking, he surveyed his surroundings—a lavish Renaissance bedroom adorned with Louis…