The headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
The story begins when Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to the U.S. Capitol by his mentor, Peter Solomon, to give a lecture. Upon arrival, Langdon finds Peter’s severed hand—placed to mimic the "Hand of Mysteries"—and realizes he has been lured into a deadly game by a mysterious, tattooed antagonist named . Langdon must decode a series of ancient symbols and find the "Lost Word" to save Peter’s life and prevent a national security breach. Key Themes & Elements Il Simbolo Perduto
Il Simbolo Perduto (The Lost Symbol) is a 2009 thriller novel by Dan Brown, serving as the third installment in the Robert Langdon series. Set over a frantic 12-hour period in Washington, D.C., it explores the secret history of the and the concept of "Noetic Science." Plot Summary The headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry