{"product_id":"the-relic-master-a-novel","title":"The Relic Master: A Novel","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"c1a639aa-26ed-4efd-9103-860b5e977d37\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"c1a639aa-26ed-4efd-9103-860b5e977d37\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9a38c299-0d0b-4fa2-8f67-48747d5cfc02-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"75572320-973e-4edd-bb9d-c44243a3f24f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-instant\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eChristopher Buckley’s \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Relic Master\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a witty historical adventure that blends religious satire, political intrigue, and medieval-style action into a fast-moving story set during the early days of the Protestant Reformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eIn 1517 Europe, relic hunter Dismas makes his living supplying wealthy church leaders with supposedly holy artifacts. As demand for ever more impressive relics grows, Dismas and the famous artist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlbrecht Dürer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e create a fake burial shroud to fool a powerful church figure. When the deception risks exposure, they are forced into a dangerous mission to steal the real Shroud of Chambéry. Along the way they encounter mercenaries, corrupt nobles, scheming clergy, and unexpected allies in a journey filled with humor, danger, and sharp commentary on faith, greed, and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1232\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBuckley mixes real historical figures and events, including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMartin Luther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the selling of indulgences, with over-the-top adventure and comedy. The result feels like a medieval caper with the spirit of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It’s especially enjoyable for readers who like historical fiction with clever dialogue, satire, and irreverent humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1232\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePaperback, Very Good. Does have The Bookstore stamp on first page inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Christopher Buckley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51464507359529,"sku":"125768B","price":11.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/the-relic-master-a-novel-7567398.jpg?v=1778215027","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/the-relic-master-a-novel","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}