Saunière had left behind clues of where the Holy Grail is located directly before his death for Professor Langdon to decipher. The professor, who is one of the main suspects for the death, ends up going on the run with Saunière’s granddaughter, Sophie Neveau, as they attempt to track down the Holy Grail and solve the mystery together.
Saunière's murderer, a Opus Dei monk named Silas, also searches for the grail, which leads to a race of sorts between the two, Langdon and the Teacher, with the Holy Grail being the prize at the end of the journey.
Full of clues that reference both historical and modern times, although not always historically accurate, The Da Vinci Code is a story that combines elements of thriller, mystery, as well as history, to create a compelling story with many interesting twists throughout.
Review Written by Elizabeth, 12th Grade