La Rose et la Croix #4

The fourth volume of La Rose et la Croix brings "La Couronne de Prusse" to life with a cover that immediately commands attention — a young, fair-haired figure in white kneels at a stone altar, a dagger resting before them, while a looming dark figure stands watch from the shadows behind, all flanked by the warm flicker of two candles. Augustin Popescu's artwork sets a mood that is equal parts solemn ritual and quiet menace, with the imposing stone cross overhead lending the scene a deeply mysterious, historical atmosphere. Published by Soleil in 2011, this installment of the Rosicrucian adventure series looks like essential reading for fans of conspiracy, secret societies, and richly rendered period drama.