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Archaeological mystery entwines with Greek political unrest.
Imagine delving into a world where ancient Greece intersects with the tense political climate of the 1970s. "The Oracle" weaves historical intrigue with thrilling adventure, perfect for anyone captivated by mythology and modern history's enigmatic overlap. If mysteries that travel through time capturing the essence of a country's cultural legacy are what you seek, this book is calling your name.
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ISBN: 9780330437929
Authors:
Valerio Massimo Manfredi
Publisher: Macmillan Pub Ltd
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 1349 readers)
Description
Greece at the time of the Colonels, 1973 - An archaeologist discovers a gold Mycenaean vase embellished with images of the last voyage of Ulysses. But his mysterious death and the vase's disappearance remain unexplained for ten years until disturbing signals catalyse different characters into a relentless pursuit for the truth.The Oracle is another action-packed adventure from the bestselling author of the 'Alexander' trilogy, Spartan and The Last Legion.
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Archaeological mystery entwines with Greek political unrest.
Imagine delving into a world where ancient Greece intersects with the tense political climate of the 1970s. "The Oracle" weaves historical intrigue with thrilling adventure, perfect for anyone captivated by mythology and modern history's enigmatic overlap. If mysteries that travel through time capturing the essence of a country's cultural legacy are what you seek, this book is calling your name.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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