The De Saintonge Mystery II - The New World Mystery

October 12, 1307: Eighteen ships of the Templar fleet set sail from the port of La Rochelle, narrowly escaping the deadly purge orchestrated by Philip the Fair against the Order of the Temple. Their destination remains a mystery.December 2022: The wreck of one of these ships is discovered south of Greenland. But what happened to the rest of the armada?Lysbeth Kostbaar finds herself immersed in a new investigation, supported by Lieutenant Paul De Witte and the enigmatic SDF. Together, they delve into the mysteries of an enigma that begins with the strange case of Rennes-le-Château but quickly leads them to the hidden secrets of Cathar lands. Buried deep within the mountains of the Aude region, these long-concealed truths may hold crucial clues to understanding the fate of the Templar fleet.In the shadows, Peter De Saintonge, the last known descendant of the Knights of the Temple of Jerusalem, closely follows their investigation. His own ties to the Order and the secrets of Catharism could upend everything history has led us to believe—about that turbulent era, and about the survival of the Templars across the centuries. Read more