The Templar's Daughter: A Phoebe McCabe Mystery Thriller

by Jane Thornley

When an ancient artifact is stolen from the crypts of London’s Temple Church at the same time that a man is shot inside the historic property, Phoebe is compelled to track down the culprits, even if one of them turns out to be her own father-in-law, Sir Rupert Fox. But while Rupert attempts to block Phoebe’s investigation, the noose tightens around his own neck as a mysterious and ruthless woman steps from the shadows to lay claim to the object.

Phoebe is determined to protect her father-in-law from his own folly even if it means that she, too, is drawn into the fray. As she begins to research the Templars, what she uncovers pitches her down a rabbit hole of gender assumptions forged in recorded history that ends with a startling revelation placing her dead center of an ancient mystery. Did the last Temple Master, Jacques de Molay, hold the keys to the Order’s mythic treasury and could he have entrusted this secret to an unassuming and easily overlooked emissary?

That the artifact turns out to be nothing less than an illuminated manuscript chronicling the history of the Templars is only part of its allure; that it may also contain a coded map leading to the Order’s last treasure vault, by far its most explosive aspect. Phoebe and Peaches launch a feverish race to Cyprus and the ghost town of Foikenas to discover the truth before the strange woman and her team steal a vital piece of history itself.

But Phoebe’s relationship with time is complicated as her timewalking capabilities intensify, putting her in the crosshairs of the desperate, the disenfranchised, and the very portal of existence itself. If unable to pull herself together in time, she risks losing not only her friends, her husband and family, but her very mind.

Welcome to the Agency of the Ancient Lost & Found Book 8 where history and mystery create a thrilling ride for armchair adventurers.

Genres: Historical Fiction

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2024

Reviews

[Bill Pentland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Jane Thornley book took us to Cypress and via Phoebe McCabe's ability to "time walk", back to the time of the Knights Templar and the turbulent time of the Crusades. The adventure started in the legal neighborhood of London on the site of the Knights Templar's church. She follows a furtive figure, trying to abscond with a mysterious package. The package contains the Templar's last Psalter, with illustrations supposedly containing clues to the whereabouts of the Templars mythical lost treasure. In unpeeling this mystery, Phoebe and her bodyguard, the Amazon-like Peaches, travel to Cypress, where through her time-walking ability, inhabits the body of the daughter of one Jaques DeMolay, the last Grand Master of the Templars, martyred during the hysterical pogram against the Templars. Remember the DaVinci Code?
The action, as in the previous Agency of the Ancient Lost and Found books, is breakneck and continent-hopping. The enemies are numerous and despicable. Once again, I learned quite a bit about that fascinating age and Phoebe McCabe continues to be an admirable heroine. Another win for Jane Thornley. Now, the long wait till November when the ninth book is released.

[jr kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prepare to take a trip through time

The 8th installment of the Adventures of the Society of the Ancient Lost and Found is a walk through time in all the best ways possible. Join Phoebe McCabe as she seeks to peel back the mists of time through the eyes of another and follow clues left in a mysterious book that has been hidden centuries. Author Jane Thornley, once again dazzles for readers with word paintings of the buildings, images and people that Phoebe encounters on her journey through the dangers of both the present and the past. The Templar's Daughter is sure to draw readers into Phoebe's world and let them take a giant step outside their minds while enjoying a fantastic historical and sensory travel log.

[Terry Polston · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first question is how come the smartphones don't burn a person who touches it? Rupert's blatant abuse of this technological genius gadget would be hard for me to forgive.
The historical information about the Templars was interesting. To think that no Templar knight had a mistress or felt that 'taking' a woman was his God given right, is ludicrous. Some would have been chaste, but certainly not all.
This series is always a bit heart pounding.

[TRICIA POTTER · Rating 5 out of 5]

A whopping, great read!

Prepare yourself for a fast-moving, tension-filled, exciting adventure as Phoebe & the crew tackle a centuries-old mystery! Will Phoebe survive the timewalking in the search for deeply hidden Templar treasure, and vicious antagonist’s deep-seated determination to acquire it, regardless of cost!

[Brynda Kenney · Rating 4 out of 5]

History, Romance and Fantasy…How fun!

These books might be considered somewhat juvenile except for the extraordinary history interwoven. So fun to almost feel like you are actually walking in an ancient city and experiencing ancient life firsthand. Character development is also very good. I highly recommend reading them in order.

[Lois Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm only 30 something % in and yet, my interests are piqued.

I'm a voracious reader, I've read a hundred book, at least, before I got back to you. I've heard missed you and your wonderful writing, great characters and always something to make me push on, even though I'm so tired. Good to be back reading you.
Ill leave a real review when I'm done.🤔

[Kathleen Fair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read from Jane Thornly

Phoebe and the Agency of the Ancient Lost and Found have another case. How much does Phoebe risk to solve it without her usual human and technological backup? It helps if you have read the previous books, but this does stand alone.

[Pegi Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvelous

I love these characters! The details that the author portrayed were great. I like Phoebe, but my favorite character is Peaches. Love her passion and her fire! Can't wait for the next book.

[John Pelzl · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting tail of intrigue and suspended

The characters were unique as was the setting, which made for an interesting book. Had just enough historical information to keep me interestingf

[Joan Husmann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better

Not quite as formulaic as #7, but the author could use a good proofreader. Some sentences just don’t make sense. Also, the word is “disoriented”, not disorientated. Any word-processing program can catch that. Her historical research is well-done.

[Tami Klucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

keep them coming!

I love this series and look forward to each and every new title! I’ve even considered learning to knit, like Phoebe.

[Kenneth Hardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Awesome read, it feels like a movie , hint, hint...
It's a must read, for those who love action, and thriller, let's keep it coming...

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

good

The book was a very interesting read. There is a point,at least I thought, where the character in phoebe relived a little too much.

[Bevdale Summers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Could I be Phoebe?

This is a story I would like to be a character in. Mystery and fantasy joined in a captivating plot.

[Dlynn1116 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn’t my Fav Phoebe case. Not enough explanation or the other characters in the series. The other books have been great. This one was lacking. Hopefully The Red Kangaroo Dreaming is better

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s been a while so it was lovely to come across Phoebe again ! Loved the theme and the adventure ! Great book, I can highly recommend the series !

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Phoebe helps track a ancient relic from an historic site. a mediocre read

[Cathy Smyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always a fun read

i visited a Templar castle in Portugal recently and wanted to learn more about their history. This was a fun way to learn more!