tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411779171017623762024-03-12T15:50:11.669-07:00Jeanne D'AoûtAuthor of 'The Ringing Rocks of Atlantis', 'The Eye of Ra' and 'The Forbidden Relic' (White Lie)Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-81452367024894374682020-06-05T07:21:00.001-07:002020-06-27T02:20:55.737-07:00Latest Activities - May/June 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear all,<br />
As we are nearing the end of the Corona crisis, and borders are starting to open here in Europe, we will be entering a new age, a 'new normal', because many countries and companies are considering doing things greener and more responsible. I believe the world needed a pause to think. Hopefully, we will be strong enough to put deed to word and change our ways, and treat this planet as our home, and not as a rubbish dump, milking it dry with our unnecessary needs for products that are not vital for our survival. All of this planet is our back yard, and all the people on this planet are our family. All the animals are our pets and all of nature is our garden of Eden. <br />
In my new book, "The Ringing Rocks of Atlantis" I am opening up the true meaning of a Utopia, when a Celt with the heart of a Druid travels the ancient Mediterranean with an Archaean merchant (ancient Greek tradesman from Argos, Hellas). We discover the wisdom and philosophy of Pythagoras, as well as the impact of his teachings on Christianity as we know it today. And we look at the world through the eyes of the wise daughter of a Matriarch, a descendant of the Cro Magnon prehistoric people of southern France, who boldly leaves her clan to go on an adventurous and dangerous quest to find her destiny. This book contains many explanations, mystical knowledge, alchemy, Freemasonry, Rosicrucian Teachings, Gnosis, while at the same time it takes the reader on a fabulous journey. The feedback I am already receiving from readers is heartwarming, and it reminds me why I spent so much time and energy researching for this story, and in getting it right.<br />
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You can download the press release here: <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com/pressreleaseatlantis.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.jeannedaout.com/pressreleaseatlantis.pdf</a><br />
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I am also very honoured that my latest interview with author Dawn Ius about my new book has been published in the June issue of 'The Big Thrill', the magazine of the International Thriller Writers organization (ITW), of which I am a very proud member. They are also organizing an online Thriller Fest this year in July, and you can now attend from your own home! This is a lovely opportunity to get in contact with many important writers and thriller lovers from around the world. Below you can find the internet links: first my interview for 'The Big Thrill', then the link to the online Thriller Fest, and last but not least, the main website of the ITW.<br />
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* <a href="https://www.thebigthrill.org/2020/06/the-ringing-rocks-of-atlantis-by-jeanne-daout" target="_blank">https://www.thebigthrill.org/2020/06/the-ringing-rocks-of-atlantis-by-jeanne-daout</a><br />
* <a href="https://thrillerwriters.org/virtual-thrillerfest-2020/" target="_blank">https://thrillerwriters.org/virtual-thrillerfest-2020/</a><br />
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I am very much looking forward to be able to guide individuals and groups again on their tours through Occitania, France, or Greece, and am available for interviews (radio & TV) and also for documentaries, for which my husband and I can be of assistance as ground fixers, location scouting and, of course, for guiding and for interviews on camera. My contact details are on my website: <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com/">www.jeannedaout.com</a>
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Have a wonderful Summer, everyone! From Cathar Country, with love.<br />
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Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-50646795427933977942020-05-01T09:56:00.001-07:002020-05-01T09:56:24.560-07:00New Website!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy first of May everyone! Today, my new website has been published online - mobile and tablet friendly - where you can find my books and all the projects I have been involved in, including the details of an awesome new documentary series created for History Channel, one that is now getting seriously popular and will go global soon: 'The Lost Relics of the Knights Templar'.<br />
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Visit my website at <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jeannedaout.com </a><br />
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On this day, my new book, 'The Ringing Rocks of Atlantis' has been published on Amazon worldwide on Kindle e-book and paperback. This is the third book of my time travel trilogy, and it has taken me a long time to write if I include the research I did on the Atlantis myth and many other historical details you will find in the book. It may take a week before all the countries that are being served by Amazon have working links, but the UK, Canada, USA and several other countries already have the paperback version live on the Amazon site. To order your copies, simply visit my website and follow the links.<br />
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I also have my two other books, which are 'The Eye of Ra' for ancient Egypt buffs and researchers of the Moses enigma, and my first book, 'White Lie, the Quest for the Forbidden Relic' also known simply as 'The Forbidden Relic', which can be interesting when you are into the Knights Templar, the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant, Rennes-le-Chateau and the 1st century Christianity and Gnosis.<br />
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As the European borders and tourist sites are slowly beginning to open up from June onward, I would also like to add that I am a tour guide here in southern France (Cathar Country) and that I also take people to Greece on demand, while working with a fabulous Greek ground agent for the logistics. Up next will be a tour on the Atlantean theme, called Atlantis and the Minoans, which I am planning to do with Eve Marie Roy, who has been the inspiration behind the main character of the historical thread in my new book: Elan. This will be a very special retreat to never forget, and you can send me your e-mail address if you wish to be on the mailing list. As soon as the details about this retreat are known, you will then get an e-mail from me with the link to the website where the tour is offered.<br />
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Don't forget to tune into History Channel UK at 9 p.m. on Monday 4th May to watch the TV series 'The Lost Relics of the Knights Templar', because I have a small part to play in taking Hamilton and Carl to the famous caves above Ornolac, which may have been used to temporarily hide ancient relics in the 13th and 14th centuries, the era of the Cathars and Knights Templar. The show is also aired in other European countries several days to a few weeks later, and will go global as soon as possible. Thanks to the success of the series, a second series is now in the planning. Have fun watching the show! :)
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For now, I would like to wish you a wonderful month of May, and I hope you will enjoy the read and the new website. Stay safe and let us change the world by being kinder and greener, for we are all one.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend, everyone!<br />
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<br />Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-31906023207003389532020-04-14T09:39:00.000-07:002020-04-14T09:39:29.118-07:00Latest News, April 2020Dear all, <br />
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In April and May, the new show on History Channel, "The Lost Relics of the Knights Templar", will be aired. The first episode premiered in the UK on 13th and will be aired in Scandinavia, Holland, Belgium and Ireland a few days later. As you may already know, I am also in it, in episode 4, mountaingoating the two British gentlemen through the rocky mountains of the Sabarthès to the caves of Ornolac.<br />
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Episode 4 was shot in September 2019. On the right-hand side you can see me with Hamilton and Carl posing in the Bethlehem Cave, where Otto Rahn often came, also to meditate.<br />
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But, first things first: my new book.<br /><br />
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<b>THE RINGING ROCKS OF ATLANTIS</b><br />
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The third and last book of the Time Travel Trilogy is now ready for publication. The Kindle version will be out first for a very low price as a gift to my readers, for at this moment we are all going through harsh times. It is important to take one's mind off and read more books. I have spent a long time researching the subject before I was ready to write the story. Therefore, many historical facts have been used throughout the book, facts that might change your mind about European history and consequently that of the entire western world.<br />
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I would like to share some of the reviews I received from various people after reading the manuscript. <br /><br />
"This one is a delightful mix of past and present, along with real and imagined. It’s a story that demonstrates, all so clearly, what I have said for a long time. History matters." ~ <i>New York Times bestselling author <b>Steve Berry</b></i><br /><br />
"Jeanne D’Août skillfully weaves a tasty tale of suspense and esoteric intrigue. Time travel - and its consequences, ancient Celts, Atlantis, and the legendary relic hunter Otto Rahn; it’s all here, served up with a sumptuous measure of veiled historical truths. Some say truth may be stranger than fiction, but what if the so-called fiction is actually true? Fans of Dan Brown, and enthusiasts of historical mysteries, strap yourself in and enjoy the ride." ~ <i><b>Andrew Gough</b>, writer and television history and mystery show presenter</i><br /><br />
"A magnificent story – but even more than a story, for it contains a theory of world history that is both intriguing and enlightening. Jeanne D’Août is no less a thinker than a storyteller. Her tale has us winging through history and geography, and takes a lot of putting down once you start it. This third volume unfolds a new set of adventures around time travel, but has a serious message. As we swing between the ancient world and present-day Switzerland, an extraordinary myth comes to life. We and our past have the deepest reverberations and connections, and knowing the past can heal us." ~ <i><b>Dr Colum Hayward</b>, Polaire Publishing</i><br /><br />
"It is a great tale - intriguing and provocative. It delves deep into human relationships, the history that underlies Western perspective and provides a way that technology will change our experience and our view of our existence. It is like going through a door into a hidden room where secrets are uncovered but where the real secrets are held in another room, beyond the first." ~ <i><b>Greg Rigby</b>, author of ‘The God Secret’ and ‘On Earth as it is in Heaven’
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<b>THE LOST RELICS OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR</b><br />
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It all started last Summer, when I was asked to be one of the experts in a new show about the Templars; a show that would be aired on History Channel. Of course I said yes. Every opportunity I have to promote this amazing corner of the world where I live, I will take. Occitania, also known as 'Cathar Country', is a region in the south of France, a place with forgotten history and unsolved mysteries. Much needs to be shared to fully comprehend elements of our common history that have been hidden or erased by the victors.<br /><br />
Hamilton and Carl are trying to find out in this new series what the Templars were all about. Having found a Templar hoard, Hamilton hopes to find out what these objects mean, what they were used for, and to better understand this mysterious Knights of Christ, who fought 800 years ago in the Crusades to secure Jerusalem and its access for the Christian world. This mysterious Order has made today's scholars wonder what they stood for, because they were different from the other Crusaders. They had their own agenda, and within a few decades they became the richest Order in Christianity. It is obvious that they wanted more than just Jerusalem. They may have wanted to create a whole new world order.<br />
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I will be available for interviews on radio shows and pod casts, and for web articles and written interviews. Contact me directly at books@jeannedaout.com with your request.<br /><br />
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Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-80110733624359232752019-12-23T03:06:00.000-08:002019-12-23T03:09:30.582-08:00Latest updates and plans for 2020!It's been a bit quiet around me for a while, and that is mainly because I have been writing my new book and have been on several exciting adventures. :) To all my supporters: <i>thank you so very much</i> for your patience and loyalty! Warm hugs to you all! And to those who are only just tuning in, please allow me to quickly introduce myself to you properly.<br />
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In 1973, when I was only seven years old, I was inspired to question the
historical data that have shaped the world as we know it. I soon
discovered that there were some major flaws and contradictions in our
educational system and the history we are being taught at school. I
started asking uncomfortable questions, as a result of which I was sent
out of class. Since then, I took everything I learned at school with a
pinch of salt and could be found in libraries while my classmates were
in disco's. Finding myself living in a world where materialism and selfishness grew
stronger every day, I became fascinated by mysticism and spirituality,
and I started to distance myself more and more from all the mainstream
trends, pricking the make-belief balloon of society with its fake
information and fake news. This is how I finally found exactly what I
had been looking for.<br />
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But what would be the purpose of discovering forbidden truths if I
wouldn’t be able to share my findings with others? Therefore I decided
to become a writer; not of non-fiction, because then I would become a
teller. Instead I decided to write fictional stories - adventures based
on my discoveries - and so I became a storyteller, putting theories on
the table for everyone to examine, without me making any claims. I chose
to write my books using a pen name: Jeanne D’Août, a name which has an
important link to my ancestors. After all, when we want to find the
source, we need to remember our ancestors, discover their history and
honour their legacy. It helped me find the purpose of my own life.<br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LGjy4gW7gzc/XgCDdg_9ATI/AAAAAAAAL6Y/FAAR547avncwl9iyzYlq-7g4D21g5ehmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Kreta%2BAnneke%2BKnossos%2Boudste%2Bstraat%2Bin%2BEuropa2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="945" height="373" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LGjy4gW7gzc/XgCDdg_9ATI/AAAAAAAAL6Y/FAAR547avncwl9iyzYlq-7g4D21g5ehmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Kreta%2BAnneke%2BKnossos%2Boudste%2Bstraat%2Bin%2BEuropa2.jpg" width="400" /></a>My main goal is to make people think for themselves, and to make people
think out of the box. To be able to do this properly, I have written
three historical fiction adventure novels, which contain deep messages
for those who have the ears to hear and the eyes to see. This trilogy
follows my own personal path and quest, and leads towards a zenith.<br />
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Book 1 - ‘White Lie, the Quest for the Forbidden Relic’.<br />
Book 2 - ‘The Eye of Ra’.<br />
Book 3 - ‘The Ringing Rocks of Atlantis’ (to be launched on 13th June, 2020).<br />
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Every story has its beginning, and so does the history of humankind.
What we learn in school are random fragments of the 1% of human history
that we think we know. History is not a science; history is guesswork,
often compared against earlier discoveries, some of which haven’t even
been verified yet. But then where does our story, our human story of
civilization, begin? What do myths and legends really tell us, and in
which way did people pass on their stories in prehistoric times? To be
able to make any sense of the ancestral legacies, we need to study the
origins and details of their stories. The trick is to take it neither
too literally, nor too figuratively. Human history as we know it is a
well-kneaded meatloaf of countless ingredients, and cooked in the oil of
lore. It is our job to identify these ingredients and to put them in
their proper place, origin and time. The truth is indeed out there, and each of us has the right to find it
without being brainwashed by anyone. Therefore we need to go back to the
unspoiled source. This is exactly what I facilitate with my books, articles and guided tours. More information can be found on my website: <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jeannedaout.com</a></span><br />
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<b>LATEST UPDATES AND PLANS FOR THE NEW YEAR!</b><br />
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What a busy and interesting year this has been! Apart from the guided tours that I am still doing in this mysterious part of southern France, I have also taken a group to Greece in May, which was a blast! In 2020 there are again tours planned and retreats I have been asked to co-host. Plus of course my book launch on my 54th Birthday on 13th June in the <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.chateau-des-ducs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ducs de Joyeuse Hotel</a> </span>(click on the name to go to their website).<br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qt4R6zhQzjI/XgB_4bepozI/AAAAAAAAL6A/Q9STE8Za5-ABMaOc-KqwHDSO4XPJzQA4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Relic%2BHunters%2Bstill%2Bsept%2B2019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="693" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qt4R6zhQzjI/XgB_4bepozI/AAAAAAAAL6A/Q9STE8Za5-ABMaOc-KqwHDSO4XPJzQA4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Relic%2BHunters%2Bstill%2Bsept%2B2019.jpg" width="300" /></a>In the Autumn of 2019, I have been asked to be one of the talking heads / guides for a new TV series in an episode on relic hunter Otto Rahn, which was such fun to do! As soon as I know when it will be aired on History Channel UK, probably April 2020, I will let you know. You can follow my latest news via my Facebook Page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jeannedaout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/jeannedaout</a><br />
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Over the past few years I have been doing lots of research for my new book, which will deal with the origins of Alchemy, the message of the Emerald Tablet and the enigmatic history of the European peoples, especially the Celts and Greeks (Hellenes). For the third and final book of my Time Travel Trilogy, I have again chosen to write in two different time periods, being 2016 and 525 BCE. The latter will play in the French Pyrenees, the Mediterranean and Greece (Hellas) in the late Bronze Age / early Iron Age. It will also take the reader back to the era of Pythagoras, who was not only a mathematician, but also one of the greatest philosophers.<br />
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Woven into this fast-moving historical adventure story are recognizable human characters with all their flaws and obsessions, but also the goodwill of humankind, and the self-sacrifice necessary for the greater good. Humankind is on a never-ending quest for truth, but also for things that are hidden, or mysteries that remain unsolved. We are such a curious species, and my new book deals with all of that.<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>THE RINGING ROCKS OF ATLANTIS</b></span> <br />
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Seeing the title of this new book, you will probably immediately think it will be all about Atlantis, but although the subject is the red line through the story, the book contains some very surprising theories and connections. Being a fact hunter, I have been very careful with the existing theories, and I found myself taking everything out of the box, digging into the source material with a broad and open mind. The Atlantis myth is so much more complicated than most people might think. I hope you will enjoy the read! :)<br />
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<b>Publishing date and book launch: </b><br />
13th June 2020, in the reception room of the Ducs de Joyeuse Castle Hotel in Couiza, Aude, Occitania, France. <b> </b><br />
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<b>Time:</b> From 7 to 8 p.m.<br />
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<b>Press and media: </b>You are most welcome. Contact me beforehand to arrange interviews and photo shoots and to receive a free copy of my book. More information can be found on my website: <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jeannedaout.com</a></span><br />
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The <i>Ringing Rocks of Atlantis</i> will be dedicated to the memory of author, speaker and dear friend, Tim Wallace-Murphy, who passed away on June 29th, 2019. He is dearly missed. May he rest in blissful peace. ♥<br />
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Have a wonderful Holiday Season and a healthy and fabulous New Year 2020! From Occitania, with Love!<br />
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<br />Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-84679954937820547432016-06-07T01:00:00.000-07:002016-06-07T01:00:07.742-07:00Out now on Kindle: THE EYE OF RA eBook!
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<i>“In The Eye of Ra, Jeanne D'Août cleverly uses fiction to bring alive ancient Egypt and its magic. A most entertaining and fun book to read!”</i> - <b>Robert Bauval, author of The Orion Mystery</b><br /><br />
From today, June 7th 2016, the long awaited eBook edition of THE EYE OF RA, the sequel of WHITE LIE, THE QUEST FOR THE FORBIDDEN RELIC, is now available on Amazon Kindle. All the direct links are available in the menu on this webpage: <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com/eyeofra.html">www.jeannedaout.com/eyeofra.html</a>.<br /><br />
<b>Tim Wallace-Murphy, Writer, TV Personality and Lecturer</b> commented:
<i>“A real page-turner, great plot, fast moving and a fun read!”</i> <br /><br />
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<i>“The Eye of Ra is a brilliant new esoteric thriller that captivates the reader from the start. Intelligent, well-informed and absorbing, it propels you on a dangerous quest to Akhenaten’s Egypt. If you are a fan of Dan Brown or Umberto Eco, then strap yourself in for a wild ride through ancient lands, intrigue and Egyptian magic. I highly recommend it.”</i> - <b>Andrew Gough, presenter of historical documentaries and Editor-in-Chief of the Heretic Magazine
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<b>SYNOPSIS</b><br />
It all starts with a ring, inlaid with a seemingly insignificant black stone. Discovered on its own by the famous archaeologist Flinders Petrie, the stone had not been recognized for what it was, for up until the fall of Jerusalem in the 6th century BCE it had always been one of a pair. As a pair, these stones had been used for divination in Biblical times. Together they are known as the Urim and Thummim. <br /><br />
Determined to find the highly valued, lost stone and bring the separated pair together once again, a powerful secret order sends a team of intrepid researchers back in time to the era of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten, only to discover a much greater enigma.<br /><br />Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-62443895740269224522016-03-21T10:08:00.000-07:002016-03-22T07:52:02.658-07:00THE FORBIDDEN RELIC KINDLE EDITION - OUT NOW!
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<b>PRESS RELEASE - March 22nd, 2016<br /><br /></b></center>
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR STEVE BERRY commented: <br />
“This story resonates with spirit and history, seamlessly blending myth with reality into a chilling and foreboding read." <br /><br />
<b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br /><br />
THE FORBIDDEN RELIC by Jeanne D’Août<br />
<i>Historical thriller novel</i><br /><br />
What if two young women of today, with no family ties to miss them, were sent off as covert time travelers to find out if the Crucifixion is fact or fiction? Would they survive? Would they come back? Would they change history? Would history change them?<br /><br />
THE FORBIDDEN RELIC is a just-published novel about finding the true Holy Grail by nom de plume JEANNE D’AOUT. Jeanne weaves impeccable historical research with fantasy/action/adventure, spanning two millenniums. <br /><br />
She raises some powerful thought processes.<br />
Would we try to change history if we could, no matter the outcome? <br /><br />
Wormholes forming hypothetical shortcuts through time are part of the suspension of belief Jeanne asks her readers to accept, in order to explore the depths and consequences of human behavior.<br /><br />
Fascinated by unraveling mysteries at a young age, Jeanne D’Août settled in a mysterious part of southern France: where the Knights Templar of the Middle Ages may have hidden forbidden relics. Here, she got to know author Henry Lincoln, the man whose work inspired Dan Brown to write the Da Vinci Code. As a regional expert, she has happened upon some incredible clues that lead to her discoveries revealed in THE FORBIDDEN RELIC. <br /><br />
THE FORBIDDEN RELIC continues where the Da Vinci Code stops short. <br /><br />
ANDREW GOUGH, presenter of historical documentaries, Editor-in-Chief of The Heretic Magazine says: “The Forbidden Relic reveals more shocking truths than any book since The Da Vinci Code, including the identity of the real Indiana Jones. It would not surprise if it was adapted for the big screen soon."<br /><br />
PATRICK BERNAUW, a Belgian historical mystery writer, adds: “The Forbidden Relic is a historical mystery novel, reminding us of Dan Brown and his The Da Vinci Code. But what makes the book special, is the original and fascinating mix of historical mystery, true treasure hunt and science-fiction themes, such as time travel. And a superb blend of facts and (adventure) fiction."<br /><br />
ISBN-978-2-9539396-7-5<br /><br />
Contac: books@jeannedaout.com <br /><br />
To go directly to Amazon.com, click <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Relic-Jeanne-DAo%C3%BBt-ebook/dp/B01D7OPN8E/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458552259&sr=1-1">here</a>, or check out all the direct links at <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com/forbiddenrelic.html">www.jeannedaout.com</a>.<br /><br />
Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-20413683071602340542016-02-03T10:57:00.001-08:002016-02-03T10:57:22.963-08:00COMING SOON: The Forbidden Relic - eBook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VogjY7JSFS0/VrIsLKSrO0I/AAAAAAAAJAc/ePsLbUhYrfk/s1600/Cover%2Bplaatje%2Bpaperback%2Bwhite%2Blie%2Bjan%2B2016%2B92%2Bdpi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VogjY7JSFS0/VrIsLKSrO0I/AAAAAAAAJAc/ePsLbUhYrfk/s400/Cover%2Bplaatje%2Bpaperback%2Bwhite%2Blie%2Bjan%2B2016%2B92%2Bdpi.jpg" /></a></div><br />
While the new eBook is expected to be launched in March, 2016, the latest paperback version is already online on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/White-Lie-Jeanne-DAout/dp/2953939652/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1421847471&sr=1-1&keywords=jeanne+d%27aout+white+lie">AMAZON</a> (White Lie - The Quest for the Forbidden Relic).<br /><br />More info: <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com">www.jeannedaout.com</a><br /><br />
<center><b>New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry<br />
on White Lie: The Quest for the Forbidden Relic:</b><br /><br />
<i>"This story resonates with spirit and history,<br />
seamlessly blending myth with reality into <br />
a chilling and foreboding read."</i><br /><br /></center>
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<center><i>With Steve Berry in Rennes-le-Chateau, France</i><br /><br /></center>
<b>Synopsis:</b><br />
There are secret underground compounds where highly specialised scientists, physicists and professors develop secret technology for unknown employers. In 2011, Professor William Fairfax succeeded in creating a stable wormhole, through which people could travel back in time. Unable to predict the miraculous events that were about to transpire, Dr Danielle Parker and Dr Gabby Standford excitedly travel back to the first century, where they discover the amazing story of Oshu, the real Jesus.<br /><br />
This incredible adventure back in time results in the terrifying abduction of time-traveller Danielle. For Danielle's freedom, the kidnapper demands one of the most intriguing historical artefacts known to the world. To find it, the team has to follow the old trail of the Knights Templar that leads them to Cathar Country in southern France.<br /><br />
The team is accompanied by a mysterious German relic hunter, whom had already been brought from the 1930s to the present: SS-Obersturmführer Otto Rahn. Though Rahn is assigned to assist the team in southern France, he carries with him a heavy, dark secret. In constant fear of being forced to return to 1939, he decides to follow his own agenda.<br /><br />
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Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-27055820771374084482015-12-24T05:51:00.002-08:002015-12-24T05:53:48.931-08:00Season's Greetings and latest news<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3mRF8a8nkNU/VnvxUQYyo2I/AAAAAAAAI_A/uM42481ivDw/s1600/anneke%2Bmontsegur%2Bprofile%2Bsept%2B2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3mRF8a8nkNU/VnvxUQYyo2I/AAAAAAAAI_A/uM42481ivDw/s320/anneke%2Bmontsegur%2Bprofile%2Bsept%2B2015.jpg" /></a></div>What a year this has been, starting with the release of the new, completely revised 3rd edition of <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com/whitelie.html">White Lie</a> in January and my second book <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com/eyeofra.html">The Eye of Ra</a> in February. I've done interviews for several radio shows and over the Spring, Summer and Autumn I was a tour guide for hundreds of people from around the world. I also started writing the first 2 chapters of a new book, planning to complete the story this Winter.<br />
However, on November 21st my darling mother passed away and I had to go to Holland, where I arrived just on time to be with her during her last few days. We are all heartbroken and it will take some time to heal. Also, my 'normal' day job in tourism here in Cathar Country already starts at the end of March 2016. Therefore, this third book of my 'time travel trilogy' won't be published until 2017.<br /><br />
Of course I am still researching and plotting, excited about the subject of my new book, very happy with the first 2 chapters and eager to continue when I get the chance. I have also come up with a new title, which will be revealed soon. However, realistically, I won't be able to finish the story and have it edited within the next 12 months. It needs my full attention and must not be rushed.<br /><br />
<b>Plans for 2016<br /></b>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KvFxSigkvOA/VnvveOMzAEI/AAAAAAAAI-0/gMrBdqbhKlc/s1600/Steve%2BGalamus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KvFxSigkvOA/VnvveOMzAEI/AAAAAAAAI-0/gMrBdqbhKlc/s320/Steve%2BGalamus.jpg" /></a></div>Following the advice of a New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry and his wife Liz (<a href="http://thrillerwriters.org/">ITW</a>), I decided to release my books on E-book after all, so this Winter I will release both White Lie and The Eye of Ra on Kindle. In January I will be working on the formatting, hoping to have the books online and available before the Spring season starts. I am also looking forward to a future interview for the ITW magazine <a href="http://www.thebigthrill.org/">"The Big Thrill"</a>. <br /><br />
<b>What Steve Berry wrote about 'White Lie':<br />
<blockquote><i>"This story resonates with spirit and history, seamlessly blending myth with reality into a chilling and foreboding read."</i></blockquote></b>
Thank you Steve! <br /><br />
The new paperback version is now online, so make sure you don't buy second hand copies if you want to order the paperback edition. Personalized, autographed bookplates are available on request.<br /><br />
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<b><center>Wishing you all Happy Holidays! <br />
Have an absolutely fabulous 2016!<br /><br />
From Occitania, with Love!</center><br /><br /></b>
Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-42944598225989282722015-09-30T07:47:00.002-07:002015-09-30T07:47:30.082-07:00Summer Tours & TravelsIt's been an amazing Summer, touring Occitania and meeting wonderful people! One of the highlights was meeting New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry, during his 'Templar Legacy Tour' here in southern France, for which I was the local guide.<br /><br />
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With Steve Berry in Rennes-le-Château, September 2015 (photo credits top photo, Liz Berry).<br /><br />
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<b>New developments</b> <br />
After mid October I will be busy with several new projects, but I will mainly be working on my third novel, which currently has the working title "The Uncharted Kingdom". It will be interesting to see how the book will develop and I can't wait to get back into 'the zone'. ;-) <br /><br />
Join me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Jeanne-DAo%C3%BBt-220147444676950/timeline/">Facebook</a> for all the latest news and check out my website <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com">www.jeannedaout.com</a> for more info about my books and tours.<br /><br />
<b>Latest photos:</b><br /><br />
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At Roquefort des Cascades, southern France (photo credits: Ida van Ek).<br /><br />
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Photo shoot at Fontfroide Abbey, Corbières, France.<br /><br />
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Discussing the history of the region with Yelena Novikov (photo credits: Alex Novikov).<br /><br />
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Signing "White Lie" at the museum bookshop in Rennes-le-Château (photo credits: Yelena Novikov).<br /><br />
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Guided tour with Steve Berry and his group in Montségur (photo credits: Jennifer Magyar)...<br /><br />
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... and in Rennes-le-Château (photo credits: Shalom European Travel).<br /><br />
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With Colum Hayward of Polaire Publishing & head of the White Eagle Lodge, taken in Quillan, France (photo credits: Peter van Deursen).<br /><br />
Have a wonderful Autumn! I will be back with more news soon!<br /><br />
From Occitania, with love! xox<br /><br />
Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-15245514838648335072015-03-31T04:59:00.000-07:002015-03-31T04:59:42.221-07:00Latest NewsJeanne's two adventure novels, "White Lie" and "The Eye of Ra", are now for sale in at least 11 countries worldwide. Although it has only just been published, "The Eye of Ra" has already received three 5-star reviews on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eye-Ra-Jeanne-DAout/dp/2953939660/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427802500&sr=1-1">Amazon</a>. If you are interested in the mysteries of the Knights Templar, Cathars, Otto Rahn, Rennes-le-Château, the ancient Mystery School of Egypt, Gnosis, the Urim and Thummim, Akhenaten and the Holy Grail legends, then be sure to check them both out! To find an online store near you, visit Jeanne's new website: <a href="www.jeannedaout.com">www.jeannedaout.com</a>.<br /><br />
Also <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/white-lie-jeanne-daout/1108017746?ean=9782953939651">Barnes&Noble</a> are now selling both books on paperback. B&N customers can now buy them online or order them at a nearby B&N store. <br /><br />
<b>On the Radio:</b><br />
Jeanne has done several radio shows during these past few weeks, which can be downloaded safely by following the links below:<br /><br />
<a href="http://inceptionradionetwork.com/nightvision-radio-embarks-on-a-quest-of-the-lost-egyptian-relic-with-author-jeanne-daout/">Night Vision Radio with René Barnett</a>
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<a href="http://www.unknowncountry.com/dreamland/anneke-koreman-akhenaten-jesus-and-cathars">Whitley Strieber's Dreamland with guest host William Henry</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/x923z0e2h8vb7in/EBN+Talk+Radio-Segment-1.mp3">Intrepid Radio with Scotty Roberts and John Ward</a><br /><br />
<b>Tours:</b><br />
Apart from writing, Jeanne also takes groups and individuals on fascinating tours through Occitania, southern France. In the past few years, she had the honour of being the private guide for several VIPs and celebrities from around the world.<br /><br />
Many visitors to the Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées go home without having had the chance to explore the Land of Oc. Only having seen the highlights, they missed the secrets, the unknown stories. As an official tour guide (guide accompagnateur) in Occitania, Jeanne knows the paths, the unknown places, the stories behind the stories and can explain the underlying history of this turbulent region, that plays such a significant role in her first book, "White Lie".<br />
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<blockquote>"I've fallen in love with this land, not just for its incredible history and stunning landscapes, but also because it contains in its sites and power places all the tools I need to explain the deeper layers of ancient knowledge and mystic wisdom, the esoteric basis of Gnosis, the story of the Cathars and Knights Templar and the real cause of the religious conflicts in the Middle Ages that led to the Albigensian Crusades. It is my real-life power point presentation."</blockquote>
<b>The Lure of the Languedoc</b><br />
In June, Jeanne will accompany author and lecturer Tim Wallace Murphy on an intriguing tour through Occitania. There are still seats available on this unique tour. For more info, go to <a href="http://www,thelureofthelanguedoc.blogspot.com">The Lure of the Languedoc</a> webpage.<br /><br />
Take a look at our new website: <a href="www.jeannedaout.com">www.jeannedaout.com</a> and discover all about author Jeanne D'Août.<br /><br />Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-44441425143455320532015-02-08T05:24:00.000-08:002015-02-25T01:49:28.403-08:00The Eye of Ra - Going back to Akhenaten's Egypt
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilom2YRDhrA/VNdcXCs-YNI/AAAAAAAAHrI/PRXl-ThEpgg/s1600/AVATAR%2BEYE%2BOF%2BRA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilom2YRDhrA/VNdcXCs-YNI/AAAAAAAAHrI/PRXl-ThEpgg/s320/AVATAR%2BEYE%2BOF%2BRA.jpg" /></a></div><b>NEW! "The Eye of Ra" - OUT NOW!</b><br />
It all starts with a ring, inlaid with a seemingly insignificant black stone. Discovered on its own by the famous archaeologist Flinders Petrie, the stone had not been recognised for what it was, for up until the fall of Jerusalem in the 6th century BCE it had always been one of a pair.<br><br>
As a pair, these stones had been used for divination in Biblical times. Together they are known as the Urim and Thummim. <br /><br />
Determined to find the highly valued, lost stone and bring the separated pair together once again, a powerful secret order sends a team of intrepid researchers back in time to the era of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten, only to discover a much greater enigma.<br /><br />
Order your copy at: <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com">www.jeannedaout.com</a><br /><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQf16owFgSQ/VNyzrmNoTOI/AAAAAAAAHsg/G4p1dpWVTWA/s1600/Egypt%2BAkhenaten.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQf16owFgSQ/VNyzrmNoTOI/AAAAAAAAHsg/G4p1dpWVTWA/s320/Egypt%2BAkhenaten.jpg" /></a></div><b>Akhenaten </b>has always tickled people’s imagination; the heretic pharaoh of Egypt, who boldly changed a religious system that had been around for thousands of years. Alas, his courageous attempt to convert his people to monotheism had plunged Egypt into economic disaster and his reign only lasted seventeen years. After Akhenaten’s mysterious disappearance from his Egyptian capital, Akhetaten - the Horizon of Aten - Egypt quickly returned to the much more profitable multi-deity worship and the temporary disturbance in the Egyptian history would literally be hacked out immediately after Akhetaten was deserted and destroyed. Egypt’s disrupted economy and religious system was restored and in a few years’ time, it was as if the heretic pharaoh had never existed. Unfortunately, what has survived for us to study leaves much to be desired. Who was this man? What had made him risk everything for monotheism? In “The Eye of Ra”, Jeanne D’Août throws in a theory that might answer these questions.<br><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DwCafOQIgig/VNy0RK00uZI/AAAAAAAAHs0/jpjwUIJMeHY/s1600/Egypt%2BRamses%2Bstatue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DwCafOQIgig/VNy0RK00uZI/AAAAAAAAHs0/jpjwUIJMeHY/s320/Egypt%2BRamses%2Bstatue.jpg" /></a></div>Wearing the <i>hedjet</i> crown of upper Egypt, pharaoh Ramses II is better known as Ramses the Great of Egypt. He had immense statues made, depicting himself and once upon a time, two of those large statues stood at the entrance of the Temple of Ptah in Memphis, Egypt. While one of them will be placed at the entrance of the new Egyptian Museum in Cairo in 2015, the other is known as the Colossus of Memphis. In “The Eye of Ra”, this statue, along with his guardian, accidentally ends up in the harbour of a French coastal town named Collioure. <br><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sv4Vdj5kxVU/VNy0RKtv5jI/AAAAAAAAHso/4Vp5p5rCxUU/s1600/Egypt%2BDjoser%2Bpyramid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sv4Vdj5kxVU/VNy0RKtv5jI/AAAAAAAAHso/4Vp5p5rCxUU/s320/Egypt%2BDjoser%2Bpyramid.jpg" /></a></div>The pyramid of pharaoh Djoser is known as the oldest giant manmade building on earth. Often visited from Cairo on a day trip, the Memphis open-air museum and the vast necropolis of Memphis-Saqqara never ceases to amaze the wandering visitor. Mercilessly tortured by sand-storms, the ruins of what was once the city of the dead are eroding slowly, but yet, after thousands of years, the buildings still stand as silent witnesses to forgotten pasts. Not far from the site is Soongh’s creepy antiques shop, one of the locations in “The Eye of Ra.”<br><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ow_omtMpzE0/VNy0RFDl3QI/AAAAAAAAHss/L-7tuLWcpFU/s1600/Egypt%2Bnile%2Bsunset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ow_omtMpzE0/VNy0RFDl3QI/AAAAAAAAHss/L-7tuLWcpFU/s320/Egypt%2Bnile%2Bsunset.jpg" /></a></div>Ancient Egypt has many mysteries and the Egyptian Mystery school teachings were once so immensely popular, that the old Greek philosophers traveled to the Nile to be educated in what they would call ‘The Hermetic Teachings’. Physics and metaphysics were seen as inseparable in an ‘All that is All’ and the’ All that is in the All’. Pythagoras even tried to introduce the fifth element on top of earth, water, air and fire; namely, spirit. Spirit as in the <i>Godflame</i> that has its origin in the spiritual world and which is being transferred through the sun onto all living beings on the earth, creating life. For scientists, ‘holism’ will soon be impossible to ignore. In “The Eye of Ra”, the early years of the Egyptian Mystery school and its basic teachings are explored, as some of the book’s main characters journey back to the time of Akhenaten, in search of a precious relic that was once called: "The Eye of Ra".<br><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lj0B7n_M-Ew/VNy05dobPlI/AAAAAAAAHtE/ro2zVALv-kM/s1600/Guernsey%2BFermain%2BBay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lj0B7n_M-Ew/VNy05dobPlI/AAAAAAAAHtE/ro2zVALv-kM/s320/Guernsey%2BFermain%2BBay.jpg" /></a></div>In total contrast to the dry, hot, desert sand of Egypt, the Channel Islands are small pieces of paradise, located just off the Atlantic coast of France. Its Mediterranean-like climate and mixed British and French culture forms the background for the location of another main character of the book; time traveller Danielle. As Danielle had returned pregnant from her last mission to ancient Judea [read: White Lie by Jeanne D’Août], she is in constant danger and kept in a safe house in a secret location on the idyllic island of Guernsey. Until one day she is found.<br><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSstkEwb-Gk/VNy05u_b1tI/AAAAAAAAHtQ/84EDSp4d2gI/s1600/Sark%2Bwinkelstraat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSstkEwb-Gk/VNy05u_b1tI/AAAAAAAAHtQ/84EDSp4d2gI/s320/Sark%2Bwinkelstraat.jpg" /></a></div>Attempting to escape, Danielle travels to Sark, one of the smaller islands off the Atlantic coast of France. As small as it is, the island is quite independent with its own UN country code. The biggest town on the island is called ‘The Village’ and the Lord of Sark - the ‘Seigneur’ - runs his island from his fairy-tale manor house called the’ Seigneurie’, which is an important location in “The Eye of Ra”. Sark is one of the few places on earth where cars are banned. It is a small miracle that places like this still exist in the western world.<br><br>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gjDVgI4Txs8/VNy1NgOmkhI/AAAAAAAAHtc/OL8hxDouPF0/s1600/Cyprus%2BOmodhos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gjDVgI4Txs8/VNy1NgOmkhI/AAAAAAAAHtc/OL8hxDouPF0/s320/Cyprus%2BOmodhos.jpg" /></a></div>Meanwhile, the time travellers have returned from ancient Egypt and need to get away from Egypt without delay. The strategic location of the Island of Cyprus has always had its advantages. Inhabited from Neolithic times, the island had been populated by most of the power civilisations of history, including the Egyptians, Jews, Greeks and Romans. Having been used as a jumping board for the crusades in the Middle Ages, in “The Eye of Ra” the island is used as a jumping board between Egypt and France to smuggle their precious relic to Europe. <br><br>
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<center><b>What other authors say about "The Eye of Ra"</b></center><br>
<i>“In The Eye of Ra, Jeanne D'Août cleverly uses fiction to bring alive ancient Egypt and its magic. A most entertaining and fun book to read!”</i><br />
Robert Bauval, author of The Orion Mystery<br /><br />
<i>“A real page-turner, great plot, fast moving and a fun read!”</i><br />
Tim Wallace-Murphy, Writer, TV Personality & Lecturer<br /><br />
<i>“The Eye of Ra is a brilliant new esoteric thriller that captivates the reader from the start. Intelligent, well-informed and absorbing, it propels you on a dangerous quest to Akhenaten’s Egypt. If you are a fan of Dan Brown or Umberto Eco, then strap yourself in for a wild ride through ancient lands, intrigue and Egyptian magic. I highly recommend it.”</i><br />
Andrew Gough, presenter of historical documentaries and Editor-in-Chief of the Heretic Magazine<br /><br /><hr><br />
<b>About the author</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HbhLvmO1NEI/VNdfm0nlvhI/AAAAAAAAHro/-A85cPuijDM/s1600/Anneke%2B13th%2BJune%2B2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HbhLvmO1NEI/VNdfm0nlvhI/AAAAAAAAHro/-A85cPuijDM/s400/Anneke%2B13th%2BJune%2B2014.jpg" /></a></div>Jeanne D'Août is a writer, historical researcher, tour guide and producer. For 40 years she has been researching the hidden history of mankind and its religious and cultural path. Ever since she was a child, she has enjoyed discovering hidden mysteries, while visiting many countries including Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel and Egypt. The biggest mystery, however, was discovered when she moved from the country of her birth (The Netherlands) to a region known as Occitania (southern France). As a tour guide she was able to explore the area and its many secrets to her heart's content and in 2008 she decided to start writing a thriller book to share her findings. Her first book, "White Lie", was first published in 2011. <br /><br />
Jeanne had discovered that some of her ancestors had actually come from Occitania and while investigating, she found a family seal with a dove, sitting on a branch, while holding a laurel twig in its beak. Apparently, the family had fled the region during a period of violent religious conflicts; a holocaust, better known as the Cathar Crusade. The family moved to the north into Flanders and translated the name Août into the local dialect. To honour her ancestors, Jeanne decided to use a nom de plume based on her ancestral name. <br /><br />
With the release of her second book, "The Eye of Ra", Jeanne takes her readers to ancient Egypt, on a quest to find an ancient relic from the time of Moses and Aaron. Again, adventure mixes with mysticism and hidden knowledge while exploring Egyptian Magic and the ancient Egyptian Mystery School teachings.<br /><br />
Apart from writing, Jeanne also takes groups and individuals on fascinating tours through Occitania, southern France. In the past few years, she had the honour of being the private guide for several VIPs from all around the world.<br /><br />
Author's website: <a href="http://www.jeannedaout.com">www.jeannedaout.com</a><br /><br />
Book trailer:<br /><br />
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Anneke***http://www.blogger.com/profile/06229237224617874212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441177917101762376.post-83117948857026278482015-02-08T04:48:00.000-08:002016-05-11T00:02:40.286-07:00"White Lie" (The Forbidden Relic) - not just a thriller book
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<b>The truth is out there and it is much more unbelievable than fiction. Thirty years ago, ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ exploded at the box office. The adventures of Indiana Jones were pure fantasy but the man he was based on was very real. His name was Otto Rahn.
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- The Real Indiana Jones… <br />
- Where the Da Vinci Code stopped…<br />
- Mysterious coincidences<br />
- The Knights Templar’s Secret Quest<br />
- Grail Lore redefined<br />
- The Cathars, the Grail and fairy tales<br />
- The mystical message of ‘White Lie’<br /><br />
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<b>The Real Indiana Jones… </b><br />
Indiana Jones is a pop-culture phenomenon - Spielberg saw to that - making the charismatic relic hunter, who was willing to risk life and limb to outsmart the Nazi’s and beat them to discovering the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail, impossible to forget.<br />Was Indy pure fiction?<br />
Not quite. <br /><br />
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'White Lie’ is a story about forbidden history, hidden relics and the adventures of a group of people who get involved in something much bigger than themselves. It combines the mission of the Knights Templar - the warrior monks who legends claim discovered a sacred treasure beneath Solomon’s Temple - with the relic hunter Otto Rahn. Rahn’s search for the Holy Grail in the years leading up to WWII chronicled in his book ‘Crusade Against the Grail’ brought him to the attention of Heinrich Himmler. Eventually, Rahn himself became a victim of the Nazi regime, and in ‘White Lie’ he gets to tell his real story. Many respected researchers believe Otto Rahn was the role model for Indiana Jones...<br /><br />
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<b>Where the Da Vinci Code stopped…</b> <br />
Jeanne D’Aout has a bit of Indy in her, too. Fascinated by unraveling mysteries at a young age, she settled in a mysterious part of southern France where she befriended author Henry Lincoln, the man whose work inspired Dan Brown to write the Da Vinci Code. Becoming a tour guide in the region, she happened upon many incredible clues that would lead to her amazing discoveries and create the basis for her new book, ‘White Lie’, which is about finding the true Grail. <br /><br />
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The success of the Da Vinci Code showed that the world was ready to explore what other parts of history have been hidden from us all. What Dan Brown did for the Bloodline legend, Jeanne D’Août hopes to do for the original teachings of Jesus. Jeanne has made it her life’s work to uncover what was once hidden, connect the dots and with solid research, risk–taking and rolling up her sleeves to bring its fascinating story to light.<br />
She simply continued where the Da Vinci Code stopped... <br /><br />
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<b>Mysterious coincidences</b><br />
Digging for the truth behind the real Otto Rahn, Jeanne read everything available on the subject and talked to people who knew him personally. Stumbling upon an amazing documentary called ‘The Secret Glory’, produced by filmmaker Richard Stanley, Jeanne felt he was someone she had to speak with. It was clear that Richard was an expert on Rahn, the man and his mission, and had gained access to those who knew him best. Mr. Stanley, however, proved virtually impossible to find.<br /><br />
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One day, as luck would have it, a friend invited Jeanne to come to Montségur, a mysterious mountain in the South of France. He knew of someone who could show her one of the caves that Otto Rahn visited frequently. Her tour guide, however, turned out to be the elusive filmmaker Richard Stanley himself.<br />
Later, Mr. Stanley generously opened up his Rahn archive to Jeanne, which allowed her to complete White Lie and tell the true story of Otto Rahn, the relic hunter that would one day become the role model for Indiana Jones.<br /><br />
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<b>The Knights Templar’s Secret Quest</b><br />
From 1129 to 1307, the Knights Templar fought fiercely alongside the Crusaders to conquer Jerusalem and take back the Holy Land from the Muslims. The Templars, however, had a second agenda; a secret quest which would later create the far-reaching and romantic myth that they had actually found the Ark of the Covenant beneath Solomon’s Temple. But was it simply a myth, or could there be some truth behind it? ‘White Lie’ looks beyond the myth, following historical clues which would eventually lead to great discoveries.<br /><br />
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<b>Grail Lore redefined</b><br />
The period between the 11th and 14th century was a violent time: the age of the crusades, of wars and plagues. Because life was so bleak during this time, people tended to hold on to their beliefs in the supernatural to give them hope, like the relic of a saint or the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, especially the tale of Parsifal and the Grail. In this atmosphere, the Grail legends were born. Grail lore was popular because it was a means to hold on to dreams, hope and the possibilities of miracles in a medieval Europe where life itself was hard and short.<br /><br />
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The travelling minstrels called the Troubadours were popular all over Europe and especially in the southern provinces of France. They sang of courtly love and chivalry. Thanks to them, the Grail legends were spread all over Europe through their songs. The first story of Parsifal and the Grail and the Wounded Fisher King was told by troubadour Guiot de Provence sometime in the 12th century. Then it was copied and shaped by Chretien de Troyes and only a few decades later by the German writer Wolfram von Eschenbach. Centuries later, Otto Rahn became enamored with the Grail myth and believed there was more to the story than a minstrels song. He felt they were very real and set out to find proof.<br /><br />
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<b>The Cathars, the Grail and fairy tales</b><br />
Otto Rahn followed the Grail path to the south of France, in one hand holding the Parsifal story by Wolfram von Eschenbach and in the other the story of the Cathars of Occitania. To Rahn, the Cathar Castle of Montségur was the Grail castle Montsalvasche from the Parsifal story, and the Cathars themselves were the legendary guardians of the Grail. But instead of a physical Grail, Otto found something much more profound and life-altering. The female principle had been lost since the beginning of Christianity, because from that moment on, God would be seen as a male diety. This original belief in a God that was both divinely male and female has always been guarded by storytellers, artists, painters, sculptors, masons and many secret brotherhoods throughout the centuries, hidden cleverly in paintings, sculptures, architecture and most profoundly in fairy tales.<br /><br />
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Otto found out that this lost female principle of God is the true Grail, kept alive in the Hermetic Teachings and by those who had chosen to hold on to a much older form of Christianity. One of these groups, the Cathars, known as the ‘pure ones’, were burned at the stake by the church for these beliefs. Many centuries later, Rahn was transformed by what he had learned and counted himself a believer. His patrons, however, wanted a physical grail and the power it was purported to hold. A relic Rahn just could not find…<br /><br />
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<b>The mystical message of ‘White Lie’</b><br />
Eventually, the path of the author has led her to write ‘White Lie’, weaving these seemingly separate subjects into one big adventurous web. But the book also contains a mystical message for the reader to discover... <br />
The ‘Da Vinci Code’, ‘Angels and Demons’ and ‘The Lost Symbol’ spent many weeks on the NY Times Bestseller list proving there is a critical mass curious about what has been hidden and fiction has proven a clever way to present the facts. <br /><br />
L.J. Marini - New York<br /><br />
<i>“Throughout the ages, good and bad have always fought. The black army against the white army, millennium after millennium, believing that the world would end at some point in time. But what is it all about? Not religion or politics. Not power or possession. It is about conduct. About choice. Love knows no religion, race or politics, for it rules the realm of the heart. The Universe bends because of Love, and the Earth kneels before it, for Love is God.” – Jeanne D’Août</i><br /><br />
<b>“White Lie reveals more shocking truths than any book since The Da Vinci Code, including the identity of the real Indiana Jones. It would not surprise if it was adapted for the big screen soon.” - <i>Andrew Gough, Writer, TV Personality and Editor in Chief of Mindscape Magazine</b></i><br /><br />
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Title: White Lie (3rd revised edition)<br />
Author: Jeanne D'Août<br />
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