The Order: A Novel by Daniel Silva

In Daniel Silva's riveting thriller, "The Order," art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon is drawn into a complex web of intrigue following the sudden death of Pope Paul VII. Summoned to Rome by the Holy Father's private secretary, Archbishop Luigi Donati, Gabriel learns of suspicions surrounding the pope's death, including a missing Swiss Guard and a letter addressed to Gabriel that disappeared with the pontiff.

Investigating further, Gabriel discovers a suppressed gospel that challenges the New Testament's depiction of a crucial event in history. This discovery puts him at odds with the Order of St. Helena, a secretive Catholic society with ties to the European far right, determined to keep the gospel hidden and seize control of the papacy.

As the conclave gathers to elect a new pope, Gabriel embarks on a perilous quest for proof of the Order's conspiracy. From Florence to Assisi to the Vatican Secret Archives and the Sistine Chapel, Gabriel's journey is fraught with danger and deception, leading to a stunning revelation with the power to change history.

"The Order" is a masterfully crafted novel of suspense and intrigue, showcasing Daniel Silva's skill as a storyteller and cementing his reputation as one of the best in the genre.