From the Publisher - Dan Brown's bestselling novel, The Da Vinci Code, has captivated the imagination of millions of readers. Its provocative story and rich historical background has spurred wide interest in the author's source materials, and has aroused controversies, both public and private, all over America. Readers everywhere want to know what is fact and what is fiction. In this abridgement of Secrets of the Code: The Unauthorized Guide to the Mysteries Behind The Da Vinci Code, Dan Burstein helps readers sort out fact, informed speculation, and fiction, by presenting the views of the experts. Readers will get a definitive guide to the novel, providing authoritative explorations into the major themes within The Da Vinci Code.