The Lazarus Vault

"The Lazarus Vault" by Harper, Tom, published by Random House. Deep in the heart of London, the Monsalvat Bank is small, secretive and fabulously wealthy. When Ellie Stanton, an impoverished graduate student, is unexpectedly invited to join the firm, the privileged world they offer looks too good to turn down.But the bank is more than it seems. Soon Ellie realises that her life belongs to her employers - and they're watching her every move. For buried in their medieval vaults lies a closely-guarded treasure of immeasurable power - one inextricably bound up with Ellie's own history.Now Ellie is in a race against time, hunted by the bank and pursued by her past. Her only hope of escape is to unearth the secret hidden in the vault. But getting in is only the beginning...Review''Tom Harper's latest offering is simply magic.'' —Eurocrime''Like Steven Saylor, the master of the ancient Roman historical, Harper effortlessly draws the reader into an unfamiliar time, bringing alive the characters and their motivations.'' —Publishers Weekly starred review on Knights of the Cross''Fans of thrillers with an Indiana Jones angle who just can't wait for the next James Rollins or Steve Berry novel should check out this very entertaining tale . . . readers will no doubt finish this one and immediately begin clamoring for a series.'' —Booklist on The Lost Temple''I found the novel . . . so much more enjoyable than The Da Vinci Code to which it is obviously indebted for everything from hidden bank vaults to secluded country estates and handicapped villains. Lazarus's puzzles are actually believable. The female characters are better drawn. Most importantly for this audience, the history is competent.'' —The Historical Novels Review, Editor's Choice About the AuthorTom Harper won the CWA debut award in 2001 for The Blighted Cliffs. He also wrote Knights of the Cross, The Lost Temple, The Mosaic of Shadows, and Siege of Heaven. Book details: published 2010. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.