A mysterious manuscript is discovered in Leiden, revealing the hidden history of the Pilgrims and their connection to the Freemasons. University teacher Peter de Haan is drawn into the mystery, uncovering secrets that challenge the way history is believed. \n Format: Paperback / softback\n Length: 608 pages\n Publication date: 01 October 2020\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers\n Some of history's most well-kept secrets are about to be uncovered. The normally quiet Dutch town of Leiden is horrified when the chairman of the local Masonic lodge is brutally killed. Almost simultaneously, an old manuscript is discovered in which an anonymous author tells the hidden history of the Pilgrims – the Founding Fathers of the United States. From 1609 to 1620, they lived in Leiden, after which some of them left for America.University teacher Peter de Haan is drawn into the mystery. Why did so many of the Pilgrims stay behind in Leiden? What involvement do the Freemasons have? And what relationship did Peter's girlfriend have with the murdered chairman?At breakneck speed, this story sweeps you away to the narrow alleys of Leiden to the vast waters of Cape Cod to the scorching hot Sinai desert in Egypt. And every step of the way, you'll discover that history is never the way the books want us to believe.The normally quiet Dutch town of Leiden is shocked when the chairman of the local Masonic lodge is brutally killed. Almost simultaneously, an old manuscript is discovered, revealing the hidden history of the Pilgrims – the Founding Fathers of the United States. From 1609 to 1620, they lived in Leiden, before some of them left for America.University teacher Peter de Haan becomes embroiled in the mystery. Why did so many of the Pilgrims remain in Leiden? What role did the Freemasons play? And what connection did Peter's girlfriend have with the murdered chairman?This gripping story takes you on a thrilling journey through the narrow alleys of Leiden, the vast waters of Cape Cod, and the scorching hot Sinai desert in Egypt. Along the way, you'll discover that history is far more complex and mysterious than what is written in the books.The normally quiet Dutch town of Leiden is shaken to its core when the chairman of the local Masonic lodge is brutally murdered. Almost simultaneously, an ancient manuscript is unearthed, containing the secret history of the Pilgrims – the Founding Fathers of the United States. From 1609 to 1620, they resided in Leiden, before some of them embarked on their journey to America.University professor Peter de Haan finds himself drawn into the intricate web of mystery. Why did so many of the Pilgrims choose to stay behind in Leiden? What role did the Freemasons play in their lives? And what connection did Peter's girlfriend have with the murdered chairman?This fast-paced story takes you on a thrilling adventure through the narrow streets of Leiden, the expansive waters of Cape Cod, and the scorching hot Sinai desert in Egypt. As you delve deeper into the mystery, you'll uncover that history is not always as straightforward as it seems, and that the truth is often hidden in plain sight.The normally quiet Dutch town of Leiden is thrown into chaos when the chairman of the local Masonic lodge is brutally murdered. Almost simultaneously, an ancient manuscript is discovered, containing the secret history of the Pilgrims – the Founding Fathers of the United States. From 1609 to 1620, they lived in Leiden, before some of them embarked on their journey to America.University professor Peter de Haan becomes deeply involved in the mysterious case. Why did so many of the Pilgrims choose to stay behind in Leiden? What role did the Freemasons play in their lives? And what connection did Peter's girlfriend have with the murdered chairman?This gripping story takes you on a thrilling journey through the narrow alleys of Leiden, the vast expanses of Cape Cod, and the scorching hot Sinai desert in Egypt. As you unravel the secrets of the past, you'll discover that history is not always as it seems, and that the truth can be buried deep beneath the surface.\n Weight: 408g\n Dimension: 130 x 197 x 39 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9780008379186\n \n