Henry Carter Hull

Its mysterious symbols and rituals had been used in secret for centuries before Freemasonry revealed itself in London in 1717. Once known, Freemasonry spread throughout the world and attracted kings, emperors, and statesmen to take its sacred oaths. But where had this powerful organization come from? Why was Freemasonry attacked with such intense hatred by the Roman Catholic church? Based on years of meticulous research, this detective story answers...

Darkness descends over St. Louis, a city already rocked by the Great Depression. More and more people are disappearing, and some have turned up dead. A sinister secret society is putting forward their plan known as "The Winnowing," designed to wipe out those they consider "undesirable."After Stanley and Hazel foil the diabolical plans of Charles Chouteau, they become instant celebrities. Hazel is thrust into the role of debutante, and risks loses...

Perfect for fans of the smash-hit Netflix series Bridgerton! "A clever mystery adds intrigue to this lively and gently humorous tale, which simmers with well-handled sexual tension." -Library Journal As an American, Eleanor has always been looked down on by London society, considered too strident and opinionated to fit in with the ton. Now, at the death of her husband, she has been appointed trustee to his estate, and his family is furious....

Almost every social system throughout history has produced its secret societies. Here is a unique study of such societies from earliest recorded times to the present, along with an analysis of their forms, rituals, and beliefs. The author has traveled extensively to gather documentation. The Charcoal Burners of Italy, the Castrators of Russia, the Old Man of the Mountains, and the Gnostics are but a few of the many described.

Interpreting Masonic Ritual endeavors to addresses the depth of the ritualistic experience through a discussion of what ritual means to man as well as what man means to ritual. Ritual teaches us about reality but we will not come to a full understanding of it if we disparage what others do and view their actions from a position of pseudo-intellectual or cultural superiority. Ritual is the core of Freemasonry and is that thing which sets it apart...

Von "James Bond 007 jagt Dr. No" (1962) bis "Keine Zeit zu sterben" (2021): Wer hat das ultimative Agentenwissen? Was saugt James Bond in "Feuerball" aus dem Fuß des Bond-Girls? Warum musste der Beißer am Set von "Der Spion, der mich liebte" so oft würgen? Beim Dreh welchen Bond-Films wurde Daniel Craig ein Zahn ausgeschlagen? Wie oft hat 007 bisher geweint? Wird James Bond in "Keine Zeit zu sterben" Vater? Wie oft überschlug sich der Aston Martin...

"Olivia LeClair's experiment with speed dating is not going well. First there was the nasty encounter with the date from hell who tried to murder her and now the mysterious Harlan Rancourt--long believed dead--sits down at her table and tells her she's the only one who can help him locate the legendary Vortex lab. This is not what Olivia had in mind when she signed up for the Four Event Success Guaranteed package offered by the dating agency. She...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of the sensational bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes a spellbinding tale about two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead. 1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D'Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Rosicrucians and discover the secret knowledge that has been passed down for centuries. In this book, the mystical practices, magical rituals, and spiritual teachings of the Rosicrucians are revealed to you. Be inspired by their wisdom and their quest for spiritual transformation and find the key to inner enlightenment. A captivating adventure of spiritual discovery awaits you!

Pourquoi les théories du complot sont-elles si attractives ? Sujet d'actualité incontournable, les « théories du complot » font l'objet de nombre d'analyses et de commentaires. Ces récits alternatifs aux opinions communément admises et aux explications fournies par les autorités postulent l'existence de forces malfaisantes responsables de machinations secrètement élaborées : des complots. Mais pourquoi et comment ces théories séduisent-elles...