The Fire and the Light

In Southern France, a secret scroll holds stunning revelations about Jesus Christ. A charismatic priestess must defy Rome to preserve the truth. Christianity will enter its darkest hour and emerge forever changed. From a richly detailed backdrop of religious persecution and political rivalries springs the little-known but true story of Esclarmonde de Foix, one of the most fascinating women in history, and the decimation of the Cathars she led. The Fire and the Light offers skillfully intertwined plot lines, poignant love stories, political intrigue, and epic battles. And with interesting parallels to modern issues in American society, this timely novel presents a cautionary tale for those who assume that religious theocracy and terror could never take root in the West.