100,000 Copies Sold in the First Week as Dan Brown Sets Latest Novel in Prague
Dan Brown’s novel Tajemství všech tajemství sold 100 tisíc výtisků in the Czech Republic during its first week on shelves after its release last September, according to publisher Argo. The book launch saw a thousand readers purchase copies on the very first day during a promotional event at the Old Town Hall, establishing the capital city as a central fixture of the narrative. Prague City Tourism noted that the novel acts as a love letter to the city, which plays a key role as one of Europe’s most mystical locations connected with alchemy and history. Dan Brown personally presented the book on September 18 in a sold-out large hall at Lucerna, and the book’s cover features a motif of the Charles Bridge created by British graphic designer Neil Johnston, who lives and works in the Czech metropolis. The story’s plot begins when Robert Langdon arrives for a lecture by Katherine Solomon, with whom he has formed a partnership; the researcher is studying human consciousness and preparing a book whose revelations could shake existing notions of the human mind, but their stay is disrupted by a brutal murder, leaving Katherine mysteriously missing along with her manuscript while Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and an attacker resembling ancient Prague legends.
Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall Join Netflix Series Filming Across Prague and Hradec Králové
Netflix is currently adapting the novel into a television series, with production underway in both Prague and Hradec Králové. Morgan Spector stars as Robert Langdon—taking over the role previously played by Tom Hanks in film adaptations—while Rebecca Hall portrays researcher Katherine Solomon. Filming locations have expanded beyond Prague’s historic center to include municipal forests near Marokánky and the airport in Hradec Králové, where aviation services announced spatial restrictions for the production crew. The project is a collaboration between Dan Brown and screenwriter and producer Carlton Cuse, known from the series Lost, with filming in Hradec Králové scheduled from Sunday, October 25 to Saturday, October 31, during which a larger number of crew members and related equipment operate within the designated area.
Klementinum and Old Town Locations Drive a 4.5 Percent Increase in Prague Tourism
Literary tourism in Prague received a measurable boost following the publication of the novel, with Klementinum recording 189,986 visitors in 2025, marking a 4.5 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to Klára Janderová, spokesperson for Prague City Tourism. Janderová noted that the baroque library hall, where character Robert Langdon flees from the Czech secret service, operates at full capacity with approximately 550 daily visitors on the baroque tour. The narrative path also incorporates the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Staronová Synagogue, and the Black Angel’s Bar, which introduced a themed cocktail menu featuring drinks named Katherine, The Bridge, Search for the Secret, and Inferno. Petr Onufer, the Czech book editor and author consultant for Prague realities, noted that Dan Brown carefully selected locations to form a mental map of Prague, while guide Jana Kimlová explained that the character styled as Golem is a human styling themselves into the figure, and noted the Old Jewish Cemetery as a place that attracted the author’s attention. During one of his visits, the author also climbed the astronomical tower of Klementinum despite suffering from vertigo, while tour guide Kimlová noted that visitors arriving specifically in connection with Dan Brown’s book appear on almost every tour.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dan Brown’s Prague Novel and Series
Who plays Robert Langdon and Katherine Solomon in the Netflix adaptation?
Morgan Spector portrays Robert Langdon, and Rebecca Hall plays researcher Katherine Solomon in the new Netflix series.
How did the book impact visitor numbers at Prague’s Klementinum?
Klementinum welcomed 189,986 visitors in 2025, representing a 4.5 percent increase from the prior year, a rise that Prague City Tourism spokesperson Klára Janderová attributed in part to Dan Brown setting scenes within the historic library complex.
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