A thriller that skilfully combines mystery and precision. At the dawn of the 19th century, watchmaker Louis Moinet had the difficult task of preserving the Treasury of the Kings of France. In order to carry out his mission and thwart Apophis’ hunt, he slips secret messages into his watchmaking creations. Two centuries later, the chase is relaunched. At the dawn of the 19th century, watchmaker Louis Moinet had the difficult task of preserving the Treasury of the Kings of France.
In order to carry out his mission and thwart the hunt for Apophis, a powerful and unscrupulous sect, he slips secret messages into his watchmaking creations intended for the great personalities of his time. Two centuries later, the chase is relaunched. This time, it is Charlie James who, facing Apophis, must use all his imagination to thwart the designs of the organization of evil.
Only the interpretation of the mysteries of Louis Moinet will allow it. Will he achieve it?
The mysteries of Apophis by Jean-Marie Schaller published by inFolio
Jean-Marie Schaller was born in 1959 in Delémont, in the Swiss Jura. From his childhood, he was passionate about watchmaking and travelling. After winning the prize for best student at the Business School, he began studying communication and marketing. His taste for exploration will take him to London, New York, as well as Detroit where he is interested in the automotive world. But like a good Jurassien, watchmaking will bring him back home.
After various experiences in the service of international brands, he embarked on an unprecedented and risky adventure: the restoration of the name of the great watchmaker Louis Moinet.
An ideal summer read that comes with a playful and meticulous treasure hunt to win an incredible gift! (a Louis Moinet gold watch)
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