Labyrinth

Kate Mosse
2005
ISBN 0 75286 054 2

Another story about the quest for the Grail, tying in modern day suspense with medieval conspiracies. Luckily, this is one story that works, and works really well.

The story begins with Alice Tanner, stumbling across a cave on an archeological dig in southern France, and then jumps between her and the confusing events that take place afterwards, and the story of Alais, a young Cathar woman who lived eight hundred years before.

Instead of relying on codes and mysteries symbols to keep the reader hooked, Mosse has drawn a rich tapestry of words, using emotion and action to keep you turning the pages. It works well - I sat up late several times so I could reach the next part of the story.

Sad and uplifting at the same time, this had me hooked. I think the quote on the cover sums it up well: "Eat your heart out, Dan Brown, this is the real thing." (Val McDermid).

Date Finished: 18/08/07
Year Total: 24