During a crowded service at a cathedral in Germany, armed intruders in monks' robes unleash a nightmare of blood and destruction.

"Though the novel is named after the character Edwin Drood, it focuses more on Drood's uncle, John Jasper, a precentor, choirmaster and opium addict, who is lusting after his pupil, Rosa Bud.

"Original hardcover edition published by William Morrow and Company Inc.; previously published in a Plume edition"--T.p. verso.

La Cathédrale continues the story. After his retreat at a Trappist monastery, Durtal moves to the city of Chartres, renowned for its cathedral. Huysmans describes the building in great detail" -- Wikipedia.

The tale of the hunchbacked bellringer of medieval Notre Dame, Quasimodo, whose love for the gypsy dancer, Esmeralda, had tragic consequences.

"This is easily the best book I have seen on why the great cathedrals were built. The breadth of Scott’s scholarship is astonishing.

Focusing on mosaics, sculpture, paintings, jewelry, and silk, the author examines this artistic style as an expression of religious thought

The author of the #1 international bestseller "The Swarm" returns with a gripping and historically rich thriller set in medieval Germany.