--- product_id: 2428637 title: "The Secret of the Tarot: How the Story of the Cathars Was Concealed in the Tarot of Marseilles Paperback – November 24, 2010" brand: "robert swiryn" price: "VT6184" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2428637-the-secret-of-the-tarot-how-the-story-of-cathars store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Secret of the Tarot: How the Story of the Cathars Was Concealed in the Tarot of Marseilles Paperback – November 24, 2010 **Brand:** robert swiryn **Price:** VT6184 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret of the Tarot: How the Story of the Cathars Was Concealed in the Tarot of Marseilles Paperback – November 24, 2010 by robert swiryn - **How much does it cost?** VT6184 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2428637-the-secret-of-the-tarot-how-the-story-of-cathars) ## Best For - robert swiryn enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert swiryn brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Secret of the Tarot: How the Story of the Cathars Was Concealed in the Tarot of Marseilles Paperback – November 24, 2010 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71REDnTH02L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is academic and insightful *by K***E on June 25, 2014* It is a bit academic and the author is taking license in his interpretation of the cards but he does defend his position very well with the historical information. The book is is very insightful. I found it a great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great research without a shred of actual evidence - more science fiction from the mouth of Le Mat *by C***D on July 27, 2012* I give this book four stars because it is a really enjoyable and worthwhile read for any student of medieval history and/or the Tarot. And I am taking the trouble to write this review because yet again I am amazed and delighted at the remarkable power of the Tarot to weather the onslaught of fantastic rubbish that is written about it - from De Gebelin, Eliphas Levi, Papus, Waite, Crowley and the rest, to the current deluge of fantasy ... a collection of thousands of books of speculation and daydreams .. to which we can add this one.There is no verifiable evidence that the Tarot has any connection to the Cathars, which is not surprising since the Catholic Inquisition put so much effort into destroying all trace of them. Although the author did his homework on the period he does not produce a single tangible piece of evidence to support his theory - can one even call such a work scholarship? This book is made up entirely of inference, guesswork, and speculation. It's fascinating and enjoyable read, I must admit. But there is no evidence presented here that the Tarot is connected to the Cathars any more than there is evidence elsewhere, in books less well researched, that the Tarot is connected to the ancient Egyptians, vampires, Atlantis, or aliens from Alpha Centauri.Having said that, the author's speculations ARE coherent, and as I mentioned before, it is a really good read, and a decent history of the Cathars of southern France in the Middle Ages.But then, what if the author's inferred speculations really are correct? No doubt the elusive and oceanic Tarot will never say for sure. So what's the harm in playing along? Could it be that the dog at the heels of The Fool is really a Dominican hounding him?If you choose to, you will certainly find some fascinating new perspectives on the cards of the Major Arcana. So I actually recommend this book highly to any serious student of the cards, if only as a curiosity. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ matches grandfathers handed down stories of the Cathers. *by F***N on November 26, 2011* I bought this to see if it matched up to my grandfathers stories of my grandmothers ancestors flight from persecution. I gives all that and more with detailed input from the cards. My grandfather stated, "Where best to hide your religion but in a game of cards and children's stories, and within the enemies church!" Thus, I became a collector of Tarot, myths and children's stories and walking and seeing the symbolic details within the christian churches trims, floor patterns, and windows. I love this books confirmation. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2428637-the-secret-of-the-tarot-how-the-story-of-cathars](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2428637-the-secret-of-the-tarot-how-the-story-of-cathars) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*