A high-ranking Freemason and philanthropist whose kidnapping drives the plot. Il Simbolo Perduto
Home to the Apotheosis of Washington and hidden sub-basements.
The novel dives deep into the rituals, architecture, and legends of the Masonic Brotherhood in America, particularly their influence on the design of Washington, D.C.
A major subplot involves Katherine Solomon (Peter’s sister), a scientist researching the power of human thought to physically alter the world.