The missing code

Washington D.C.: An invitation is extended to Professor of Symbolism at Harvard University, Robert Langdon, at the last minute to give an evening lecture at the Capitol building. But, moments after his arrival, something disturbing is discovered in the center of the Rotunda hall, something cryptically encoded with five symbols, which Langdon recognizes as an ancient invitation leading its recipient to a secret hidden wisdom. When Langdon's esteemed guide, Peter Solomon, a benefactor and prominent Freemason, is kidnapped, Langdon realizes that his only hope to save his friend's life is to accept that mysterious invitation, wherever it may lead. Soon, the eyes drag Langdon behind the façade of America's most historic city, through its chambers, structures, and secret tunnels. Everything familiar turns into a mysterious and secret world of a cleverly hidden past, where Masonic secrets and unprecedented discoveries seem to lead him to one incredible truth. A remarkable novel woven skillfully with hidden historical events, mysterious symbols, and cryptic codes. The Lost Symbol is an exciting and clever story, surprising the reader at every turn, and as Robert Langdon will discover, nothing is more strange than those secrets that are obvious to the eye...