Introduction
A Snake in the Garden is a mystery in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This sidequest in Vatican City has no prerequisites and can be started at any time.
A Snake in the Garden Puzzle Location
It is a mystery in Father Ventura’s office on the top floor of the Apostolic Palace. Although the front door is locked, you can access the office through the side door. Since the Apostolic Palace is a restricted area, expect many hostiles patrolling the premises. Therefore, you can either use your whip to lure them away or wear the Blackshirt Uniform to pass through safely.



A Snake in the Garden Puzzle Solution
- Pick up the Bookcase Note from the table; it tells you to arrange four Medieval Latin books on the bookshelf alphabetically.

- Rotate the note to reveal the four book titles, with symbols beside each to help you identify them on the shelf.

- Check the book spines for symbols and arrange them in alphabetical order:-
- Fraoncorum – Crown Symbol
- Logicae – Triangle Symbol
- QDC – Star Symbol
- Philosophiae – Wheel Symbol

The Snake in the Garden puzzle reveals Father Ventura’s connection to Benito Mussolini. However, you can progress the story and return to this puzzle later, even after leaving the Vatican.
Snake in the Garden Puzzle Rewards
Solving the bookshelf puzzle rewards you with a large sum of money and Adventure Points.
- Reward: 100 Adventure Points, 120 Lira
- Total Notes: 2
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