Delphi (The Women Unveiled series) - Softcover

Martin, Karen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0645192260 ISBN 13: 9780645192261

Publisher: KAZJOYPRESS, 2024

Synopsis

Four years after Cressida sought refuge in a timeless Minoan cave, the appearance of an unknown aunt spirals her into chaos. Childhood wounds resurface, compelling Cressida toward a crucial decision. Will she trade her newfound life for love and financial security? Inspired by dreams, she travels to Delphi seeking counsel from the Oracle, unaware of her pivotal role to save humanity from catastrophic misery.

With a rich tapestry of snakes and prophetic visions, and a captivating heroine in search of her own truth, Delphi offers a spellbinding exploration of the human spirit. Prepare to be swept away by a story that seamlessly weaves the threads of ancient lore with a young woman’s unyielding quest for understanding.

Delphi straddles history and mythology. Sequel to Dancing the Labyrinth, it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. It is the third book in the thematic series Women Unveiled, which blends myth, history and imagination in the telling of (almost true) stories.

About this title

About the Author

Karen Martin is an acclaimed Australian indie author. She is known for running away with the circus, creating plays in prisons, and striving for transformational theatre experiences. She received awards for her work and funding support to travel to write in situ. She learned to listen when the muses whispered in her ear. She has contributed to several non-fiction books: The Women's Circus: Leaping the Wire, and Women in Theatre: Ewa Czajor Memorial Award Recipients, and received a Local History Award for the writing and publication of two booklets on her award-winning production of The Women's Jail Project.

Her non-fiction The Little Book of Red Flags, takes a humorous approach to a relationship breakdown.

Her debut novel Dancing the Labyrinth was written while living in Crete. The Greek translation is traditionally published by Radamanthys Publications. The English version is published through KazJoyPress. The Bringer of Happiness is her second novel inspired from the Languedoc folklore of Mary Magdalene. Her third novel, Delphi is the sequel to Dancing the Labyrinth.

From the Back Cover

Delphi is the highly anticipated sequel to the captivating story of Dancing the Labyrinth. Set four years after their fateful meeting, Cressida and Angela have built a life together, sharing a warm and loving home as they co-parent Cressida's son, Andreas.

However, just as Cressida begins to believe her past is firmly behind her, an unexpected visitor arrives. This mysterious aunt, previously unknown to Cressida, brings with her an intriguing financial proposition that threatens to unravel the stability she has worked hard to achieve.

As the past resurfaces and secrets are unearthed, Cressida finds herself embarking on a journey to Delphi, a place rich with symbolism and significance. It is within the ancient walls of Delphi that Cressida must confront her deepest fears and the choices that will shape her future.

In this enthralling sequel, author Karen Martin masterfully weaves together themes of family, love, and self-discovery, taking readers on a captivating ride filled with twists, turns, and a poignant exploration of the ties that bind us.

From the Inside Flap

DELPHI illuminates profound truths about the way we understand ourselves, revealing the lies and misdirection inscribed in our record of the past. It is the third book in the thematic series Women Unveiled. All books are united by a distinctive feminine narrative probing societal boundaries.

DELPHI is the sequel to Dancing the Labyrinth but can be read as a stand-alone novel. Women Unveiled blends Greek mythology, history and imagination in the telling of (almost true) stories.

Edition details

• Publisher: KAZJOYPRESS
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0645192260
• ISBN 13: 9780645192261
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 292