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The Third Secret
- A Novel of Suspense
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
Fatima, Portugal, 1917: The Virgin Mary appears to three peasant children, sharing with them three secrets, two of which are soon revealed to the world. The third secret is sealed away in the Vatican, read only by popes, and not disclosed until the year 2000. When revealed, its quizzical tone and anticlimactic nature leave many faithful wondering if the church has truly unveiled all of the Virgin Mary's words or if a message far more important has been left in the shadows.
Vatican City, present day: Papal secretary Father Colin Michener is concerned for the Pope. Night after restless night, Pope Clement XV enters the Vatican's Riserva, the special archive open only to popes, where the church's most clandestine and controversial documents are stored. Though unsure of the details, Michener knows that the Pope's distress stems from the revelations of Fatima.
Equally concerned, but not out of any sense of compassion, is Alberto Cardinal Valendrea, the Vatican's Secretary of State. Valendrea desperately covets the papacy, having narrowly lost out to Clement at the last conclave. Now the Pope's interest in Fatima threatens to uncover a shocking ancient truth that Valendrea has kept to himself for many years.
When Pope Clement sends Michener to the Romanian highlands, then to a Bosnian holy site, in search of a priest, possibly one of the last people on Earth who knows Mary's true message, a perilous set of events unfolds. Michener finds himself embroiled in murder, suspicion, suicide, deceit, and his forbidden passion for a beloved woman. In a desperate search for answers, he travels to Pope Clement's birthplace in Germany, where he learns that the third secret of Fatima may dictate the very fate of the church, a fate now lying in Michener's own hands.
Critic reviews
"Berry handles his thriller tradecraft skillfully: his descriptions are stellar, and of special interest, he offers a vivid re-creation of the majestic conclave, in which the College of Cardinals elects a new pope." (Booklist)
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- Eileen Ferguson
- 07-12-17
Sacrilegious
Catholics and those of Faith are likely to find The Third Secret as it is revealed in the novel to be sacrilegious. Despite this, the story itself by pace and tension was very good.
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- AB
- 23-07-15
Berry at his best again....
Would you listen to The Third Secret again? Why?
Definitely. Steve Berry authors some fantastic stories, and this is no exception. Great insight into life within the Vatican. I just love the early religious based conspiracy theories and their development through the subsequent years.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Some great portrayals of life in the Vatican.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me want to research the various alleged sightings of the Virgin Mary. The subject matter was very compelling
Any additional comments?
Well worth a listen
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- Samantha
- 04-06-08
Fantastic story
I Loved this book, I am quite new to audible, but was desperate to listen at any opportunity. I found the insights to the Vatican fascinating..Loved it.
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- Rachel
- 04-07-07
convienient
A very enjoyable conspiracy story, although by the time you get to the 'third secrect' the revalation is a bit too convienient. Would love to know how accurate the portrayl of the workings of vatican city is, but fascinating none the less.
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- Michael
- 05-12-23
good characters
great story as usual from this author ,I haven't had a bad book from this author
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