In this third installment of the Robert Langdon series, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is unexpectedly summoned to Washington, D.C., by his mentor, Peter Solomon, a prominent Freemason and historian. However, upon arriving at the U.S. Capitol, Langdon is horrified to discover Solomon’s severed hand, branded with mysterious Masonic symbols, signaling the start of a deadly ancient puzzle.
Langdon is soon drawn into a thrilling race through historical landmarks and hidden chambers in Washington, D.C., uncovering secrets deeply embedded in Freemasonry and American history. With the CIA watching his every move and a ruthless villain known as Mal’akh seeking ultimate power, Langdon must decipher clues hidden in art, architecture, and ancient texts to save Solomon and protect a mysterious ancient knowledge from falling into the wrong hands.
Packed with historical conspiracies, secret societies, and fast-paced suspense, The Lost Symbol explores the power of the human mind, the hidden meanings behind Freemason rituals, and the influence of ancient wisdom on modern society.
