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by Elyse DeBarrePublish: Jan 20, 2024Series: Priests and MagiHistorical Mystery Suspense Supernatural Suspense Historical Romance Historical Fiction

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Dive into an Ancient Espionage Mystery!

During the early stages of the sixth century BC conflict between Greece and Persia, Croisos, the king of Lydia, asked the Oracle of Delphi a crucial question and received an ambiguous answer, leading to war. This poetic prose prelude (available separately or as the first chapter... of Book 1) sets the backdrop for the initiation of this war. The narrator leads the reader down twisting dark halls until we are finally face to face with the speaker themselves, the terrible thing they have done, and their true identity.

Note: This prelude is written in poetic prose, while the rest of the series is written in regular prose.

I'm a classical archaeologist. My novel is plot and character-based, combining romance, enigmatic mystery, and intrigue against a rich historical background. It has an intricate plot for which I've made much effort toward creating a captivating mystery. I am committed to historical accuracy and to weaving real events seamlessly into the narrative.

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I'm an Australian (and Canadian, half-English) author currently based in Italy, exploring the grandeur and intrigue of ancient Rome through storytelling. Journey Through the Roman Gate with RomaAquila to a world of mysteries, espionage, and drama in ancient Rome and other ancient cultures. As a classical archaeologist and Doctor of Medicine candidate, I craft ancient historical espionage mystery novels mainly set in ancient Rome, alongside another cloak-and-dagger series spanning Greece, Persia, Babylon, and Egypt.

My work also includes scholarly nonfiction and an extensively researched treatise on ancient Roman true crime. I'm also beginning an extensive travel memoir series under my other penname, Elyssa Vagabunda.

Alongside my historical works, I am honoured to present a collection celebrating my beloved late famiiy member, Iola Ballard’s poetry and wisdom, preserving her legacy through timeless teachings.

Having traveled to 65 countries and lived on four continents, I blend global perspectives with my passion for hiking, dancing, and music.

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Book Detail
Title The Oracle of Delphi: That Which is Hidden -- PREQUEL CHAPTER (Priests and Magi)
Series Priests and Magi
Author Elyse DeBarre
ASIN B0CSXJKDPH
Publish Date 20, Jan 2024
Language English
Page Count 9
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