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The Oracle of Delphi: That Which is Hidden (Priests and Magi, Book 1)
ElyshaAquila
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ElyshaAquila
Complete, First published Jan 21, 2024
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Dive into an ancient historical mystery involving the Magi! 

In the shadow of ancient Greece, Thalia flees her past as a coerced Delphi priestess, seeking refuge in Lydia with her enigmatic protector, Kratos. But who is Kratos really? Rumoured to be a double agent, his true motives remain shrouded in mystery.

Their evolving relationship intertwines with the rise of Cyrus of Persia, espionage, and a quest to unmask a hidden magus cabal mastermind bent on assassination. As secrets unravel, Thalia grapples with echoes from her time as an oracle-a haunting connection that leads her to Delphi itself. Amid gothic overtones and a labyrinth of mysteries, she confronts the truth about her own identity.

I'm a classical archaeologist. This novel is plot- and character-based with well-developed characters and arcs, combining enigmatic mystery, espionage, and romance 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.

You can purchase this book on my author's pages: 
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elyse-DeBarre/author/B0CTH38CN6

And on Books2Read: https://books2read.com/u/4NVaa8
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Nova

25 parts Ongoing Mature

"I don't really know whether i'm a sociopath or just a psychopath....i guess only time will tell then" She isn't normal, she has known that since she was three. A child would never like to play with fire or knives, A child is supposed to happy when they give her dolls or teddy bears not throw a tantrum. "If you had not blamed me, if you had let me have a good childhood. I might not have turned out like this" Nova D'angelo was neglected by her family who blamed her for their mother's death who died while giving birth to her. While her twin sister was getting all the love and affection, Nova was living like a real life Rapunzel. Locked up, she grew into something dangerous, a demon. "That girl isn't my sister, i don't know what that is but she isn't my sister" Now that things are getting serious, enemies are coming into the fray. Family problems are arising. Nova is going to have to navigate and keep herself and loved ones alive, all the while dealing with a family looking for forgiveness that she is not willing to give. "Yes i know, i am extremely sick in the head" Warning This story includes Torture, gore and others. I don't know about the descriptions but give it a try. *Not edited at all. Probably will deal with that when i'm done with the book*

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