Athens, 448 BC. When a respected envoy collapses and dies shortly after consulting the oracle at Delphi, Athens is shaken to its core. Was it the hand of the gods—or the hand of men manipulating divine prophecy for political ends?
The death stirs fear, suspicion, and debate across the city. Perikles' ambitious building program and his leadership already draw both admiration and resentment. Now, whispers spread that Athens' greatest rivalries are no longer confined to the Assembly or the battlefield, but reach even into the sacred sanctuary of Apollo himself.
Nikandros, still driven by youthful idealism and his relentless pursuit of truth, finds himself caught in a dangerous web where faith and reason collide. The closer he comes to understanding the envoy's fate, the more he realizes that religion can be used as a weapon—wielded not only by priests and seers, but also by politicians, rivals, and unseen conspirators.
Every clue carries risk. To question the oracle is to question the gods themselves. To expose corruption at Delphi is to challenge powers that stretch beyond Athens, threatening alliances, trust, and even the fragile balance of Greece. Nikandros must weigh his loyalty to his city against his loyalty to truth, knowing that one misstep could brand him a heretic—or worse, a traitor.
In this fourth installment of the Athenian Mystery Series, The Oracle's Curse blends meticulous historical detail with a gripping tale of murder, manipulation, and moral conflict. Readers will walk the marble steps of Delphi, feel the tension of the Assembly, and witness how the interplay of politics, piety, and power shaped the destiny of Athens.
A story of intrigue where belief is tested, secrets are deadly, and truth itself may prove the most dangerous oracle of all.
Athens, 448 BC. When a respected envoy collapses and dies shortly after consulting the oracle at Delphi, Athens is shaken to its core. Was it the hand of the gods—or the hand of men manipulating divine prophecy for political ends?
The death stirs fear, suspicion, and debate across the city. Perikles' ambitious building program and his leadership already draw both admiration and resentment. Now, whispers spread that Athens' greatest rivalries are no longer confined to the Assembly or the battlefield, but reach even into the sacred sanctuary of Apollo himself.
Nikandros, still driven by youthful idealism and his relentless pursuit of truth, finds himself caught in a dangerous web where faith and reason collide. The closer he comes to understanding the envoy's fate, the more he realizes that religion can be used as a weapon—wielded not only by priests and seers, but also by politicians, rivals, and unseen conspirators.
Every clue carries risk. To question the oracle is to question the gods themselves. To expose corruption at Delphi is to challenge powers that stretch beyond Athens, threatening alliances, trust, and even the fragile balance of Greece. Nikandros must weigh his loyalty to his city against his loyalty to truth, knowing that one misstep could brand him a heretic—or worse, a traitor.
In this fourth installment of the Athenian Mystery Series, The Oracle's Curse blends meticulous historical detail with a gripping tale of murder, manipulation, and moral conflict. Readers will walk the marble steps of Delphi, feel the tension of the Assembly, and witness how the interplay of politics, piety, and power shaped the destiny of Athens.
A story of intrigue where belief is tested, secrets are deadly, and truth itself may prove the most dangerous oracle of all.
The Oracle's Curse (AN ATHENIAN MYSTERY, #4)
The Oracle's Curse (AN ATHENIAN MYSTERY, #4)
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940182892339 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Edition KPFTV |
| Publication date: | 11/21/2025 |
| Series: | AN ATHENIAN MYSTERY |
| Sold by: | Draft2Digital |
| Format: | eBook |