Unraveling the Riddle of the Tarot

Robert Swiryn’s thought-provoking book, The Secret of the Tarot, is the incredible story of how the Cathars, a group of thirteenth century religious heretics targeted for destruction by the Roman Catholic Church and the King of France, may have managed to preserve their history and spiritual messages in the images of the Tarot of Marseilles.

Well researched and richly illustrated, The Secret of the Tarot presents a riveting look at the fate of the Cathars following the Albigensian Crusade and the Inquisition, as it offers a fresh perspective of the meaning of the cards.

Both a visionary exploration of the cards' imagery and a look at the story of a people who refused to let their legacy be lost, this book could forever change the way you look at medieval history and the tarot.