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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the only book I've read by Javier Sierra.
In both America and Europe an ancient mystery captures the interest of a journalist, a retired psychic spy burned out from their job with the U.S. Defence Department and several priests.
During the Spanish Inquisition a nun called María Jesús de Ágreda was accused of travelling over 6,000 miles to the territories of New Mexico. She'd been accused of having the power to bilocate, (she was able to be in two places at the same time), so she could propagate the word of God, and the bilocation would allow her to do this without ever leaving her monastery.
Both the Vatican and the U.S. Defence Department are involved in researching synchronized music to induce time travel. They believe that uncovering the secret behind the nun's bilocations.
Suddenly one of the priests dies and a rare manuscript containing the nun's secrets is stolen. Both the Vatican and the U.S. Defence Department know that they have to get the manuscript back quickly.
I myself was disappointed with this book, I found it to be a very slow read and personally I found it a little boring.
If you're not into religion or interested in faith then I'd stay away from this book.
In both America and Europe an ancient mystery captures the interest of a journalist, a retired psychic spy burned out from their job with the U.S. Defence Department and several priests.
During the Spanish Inquisition a nun called María Jesús de Ágreda was accused of travelling over 6,000 miles to the territories of New Mexico. She'd been accused of having the power to bilocate, (she was able to be in two places at the same time), so she could propagate the word of God, and the bilocation would allow her to do this without ever leaving her monastery.
Both the Vatican and the U.S. Defence Department are involved in researching synchronized music to induce time travel. They believe that uncovering the secret behind the nun's bilocations.
Suddenly one of the priests dies and a rare manuscript containing the nun's secrets is stolen. Both the Vatican and the U.S. Defence Department know that they have to get the manuscript back quickly.
I myself was disappointed with this book, I found it to be a very slow read and personally I found it a little boring.
If you're not into religion or interested in faith then I'd stay away from this book.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
A natural born storyteller at his best
20 Jun 2007
Format:Hardcover
Javier Sierra, New York Times bestselling author with "The secret supper" comes again with a story about Sister María Jesús de Ágreda, who appeared more than 500 times to the Jumano Indians of New Mexico and converted them to Christianity--without ever leaving her monastery in Spain. (The Inquisition suspected her of witchcraft.)
This character driven thriller hurls itself into the reader's consciousness at break-neck speed, and before the reader realizes it, the book holds the reader in its thrall: hook, line, and sinker. For those readers who love historical detail and accuracy in description, this is definitely a fascinating book that will hold their interest. The book is written in clear, effortless prose, which makes the 'hardest' sci-fi details surprisingly easy to understand.
'The Lady in Blue' delivers everything a reader would want in a thriller - and more. Perfect for vacation or weekend reading, this 352 page novel will keep readers entertained from start to finish.
This character driven thriller hurls itself into the reader's consciousness at break-neck speed, and before the reader realizes it, the book holds the reader in its thrall: hook, line, and sinker. For those readers who love historical detail and accuracy in description, this is definitely a fascinating book that will hold their interest. The book is written in clear, effortless prose, which makes the 'hardest' sci-fi details surprisingly easy to understand.
'The Lady in Blue' delivers everything a reader would want in a thriller - and more. Perfect for vacation or weekend reading, this 352 page novel will keep readers entertained from start to finish.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
`I believe it because it is impossible to believe.'
12 April 2008
Format:Hardcover
What are the connections between the visions seen recently by Jennifer Narody, Carlos Albert and by the Mexican Jumano tribe some 300 years ago? Is it possible that the Lady in Blue is a sixteenth century nun with powers of bilocation? And why is the US Department of Defense interested?
Mr Sierra's novel is based in part on Sister María de Jesús who lived in Spain (1602 to 1665. An old Spanish historical mystery awakens the interest of a number of people including several cardinals in Rome. The novel is based on a famous legend that a strange Lady in Blue appeared to the Native Americans, informing them of the arrival of the first Conquistadores. The Conquistadores initially believed she was the Virgin of Guadalupe.
This novel is an interesting blend of legend and mystery, belief and fact. To some extent, the reader needs to decide where the boundaries are. For me, it was the action, rather than the characters that created the momentum in this novel. The Chronovision Project caught my attention, and I would love to read more about it.
This is not a particularly light read, but - depending on your views and values - it can be a rewarding one.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
Mr Sierra's novel is based in part on Sister María de Jesús who lived in Spain (1602 to 1665. An old Spanish historical mystery awakens the interest of a number of people including several cardinals in Rome. The novel is based on a famous legend that a strange Lady in Blue appeared to the Native Americans, informing them of the arrival of the first Conquistadores. The Conquistadores initially believed she was the Virgin of Guadalupe.
This novel is an interesting blend of legend and mystery, belief and fact. To some extent, the reader needs to decide where the boundaries are. For me, it was the action, rather than the characters that created the momentum in this novel. The Chronovision Project caught my attention, and I would love to read more about it.
This is not a particularly light read, but - depending on your views and values - it can be a rewarding one.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
The truth is out there
29 Jun 2007
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I have heard that spirit has the ability to appear in 2 places at once. This book is about bilocation, but about a living nun 400 years ago who could appear in SW America and facilitate the conversion to Christianity of Native Americans. The Catholic Church has been studying how this bilocation occurred to see the possiblilties of replacating it. Turns out there really was something called Chronovision (chrono means year in Greek) - that can go back in time and hear the actions and sometimes take photos of the actions in the past. One of the creators is censored, after he speaks to a magazine talking about their progress on this top secret project. This book also deals with synchronicity - one of my favorite words - where everything comes together - is interelated - A journalist who wants to know God exists, and follows signs he is given, a lady who dreams of the Lady in Blue and can see beyond her dreams. And the work of God in mysterious and very cool ways.
This is a wonderful book. It is based on fact of occurances in the past of sightings and although I haven't researched the people Sierra says really have tried to duplicate Chronovision, lists them for reference.
Cannot wait for the next Sierra book to be translated.
This is a wonderful book. It is based on fact of occurances in the past of sightings and although I haven't researched the people Sierra says really have tried to duplicate Chronovision, lists them for reference.
Cannot wait for the next Sierra book to be translated.
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