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The Da Vinci Code: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery thriller novel by Dan Brown. It is Brown's second novel to include the character Robert Langdon: the first was his 2000 novel Angels & Demons. The Da Vinci Code follows "symbologist" Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu after a murder in the Louvre Museum in Paris causes them to become involved in a battle between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei over the possibility of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene having had a child together.

Quick facts about The Da Vinci Code

  • Title: The Da Vinci Code
  • Author: Dan Brown
  • First published: 2003
  • Genre: suspense & thriller, spiritual fiction, hieros gamos
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL76837W

Where to read The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Da Vinci Code about?

The Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery thriller novel by Dan Brown.

Who wrote The Da Vinci Code?

The Da Vinci Code was written by Dan Brown.

When was The Da Vinci Code published?

The Da Vinci Code was first published in 2003.

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