The Lake of Learning

Cassiopeia Vitt's quest to construct an authentic 13th-century French castle takes a dramatic turn when she discovers an ancient Book of Hours, linked to the Cathars, a religious sect once persecuted by the Pope. As the treasure's significance unfolds, it attracts dangerous attention from a thief and a billionaire, igniting a fierce race for a hidden relic of immense value. Set against the backdrop of historical sites like Carcassonne and Montségur, Cassiopeia finds herself entangled in a deadly conflict fueled by revenge and ambition.