Prequel Poetic Prose first chapter for "The Spy of Delphi: That Which is Hidden".

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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 of my ancient espionage series, "Priests and Magi") 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.

In my series, "Priests and Magi", the magi are political rather than mystical.

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

If you enjoyed this, feel free to check out my novel, The Spy of Delphi: That Which is Hidden!

I'm a classical archaeologist. My novel of which this prelude is part 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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