The Lost — Symbol

: It highlights the " Apotheosis of Washington ," a fresco in the Capitol Rotunda that depicts George Washington as a god-like figure, symbolizing the "perfecting" of the human mind. Quick Facts

: Unlike the first two books, this one was not made into a movie starring Tom Hanks, partly due to its thematic similarities with the previous films. The "Lost Word" Revealed (Spoiler) The Lost Symbol

: Langdon is summoned to the U.S. Capitol to give a lecture but finds a severed hand—the " Hand of the Mysteries "—belonging to his mentor and prominent Freemason, Peter Solomon . : It highlights the " Apotheosis of Washington

: The kidnapper, a tattooed zealot named Mal’akh , forces Langdon to decipher a series of cryptic puzzles to find an ancient portal of esoteric wisdom and the "Lost Word". Capitol to give a lecture but finds a

is a fast-paced thriller by Dan Brown that explores the hidden history of Washington, D.C., and the world of Freemasonry. It is the third novel featuring Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon , following Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code . Plot Overview