The Oracle of Delphi: That Which is Hidden

This is my poetic prose prelude (first chapter), but I shall soon be publishing the remaining chapters of this novel. The Oracle's Veil A Dance of Shadows and Secrets In the hallowed halls of Delphi, where gods whisper and destinies entwine, Thalia, the Oracle's veiled priestess and a training physician, holds sway. Her cryptic messages shape empires, yet their true intent remains shrouded. As the Persian sands shift and the Hellenic breezes blow through the olive groves of Mount Parnassos, Thalia's role transcends prophecy—it becomes a perilous game of power and deception. Enter Kratos, a man of enigma. His loyalty veers like shifting winds, revealing hidden truths or treacherous lies. In the shadows of Lydia and Susa, their paths converge—a priestess seeking clarity, and a mysterious figure harbouring secrets. Their dance unfolds against the backdrop of Kourosh the Great's Persia, where alliances fray and cabals scheme. As Thalia unravels her own identity, she discovers threads that bind her fate to Kratos. Together, they must decipher the Oracle's riddles, unmask double agents, and unveil the mastermind behind a Median intrigue. But beware—the veil of Delphi conceals more than prophecy. It hides love, betrayal, and the echoes of forgotten empires. In The Oracle of Delphi: That Which is Hidden, history breathes, and shadows whisper. Are you ready to lift the veil? NOTE: This historical novel takes place in sixth century BC Greece and Persia during the time of Cyrus the Great, the king of Persia. It involves mystery and espionage. It is based on actual events...and it has a few twists. The Oracle was a powerful priestess of Apollo in ancient Greece. She directed the rich and influential by giving them communications from the gods. But her messages could be misinterpreted -- or were they deliberately misleading?