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An Athenian Mystery
by Gary Corby
A historical murder mystery adventure that stretches from Classical Athens to Egypt in the footsteps of the first historian, Herodotus.
Nicolaos, the only private investigator in ancient Athens, discovers that helping an author with his book research can be very dangerous. The would-be author Herodotus has hired Nico and his priestess wife, Diotima, to accompany him to Egypt to research that ancient country's history. Unfortunately, Egypt happens to be in the throes of a rebellion against its overlords, the Persian Empire. Pirates infest the sea route. Three different armies roam the Egyptian countryside. The river is full of crocodiles. Everywhere Nico turns, there's a secret agent ready to kill him, and he can't find a decent cup of wine anywhere. A simple historical investigation turns into a dangerous adventure of international espionage.
"Starred Review. Corby's trademark blend of humor, fascinating historical detail, and accessible presentation of the politics of the time has never been better." - Publishers Weekly
"Starred Review. An excellent blend of historical and fictional characters and events lends an authenticity to Nico's witty, first-person account. [Corby's] contemporary tone moves the action along at a stunning pace." - Booklist
"Corby's latest is brisk, cheeky, and full of well-researched historical tidbits." - Kirkus
"Corby's sixth sprightly outing blends humor with fascinating details about the ancient world." - Library Journal
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Gary Corby was born in 1963, and is an Australian author of historical mysteries set in the world of Classical Greece.
Long been fascinated by ancient history, finding it more exciting and bizarre than any modern thriller, Corby combines the ancient world with his love of whodunits to create an historical mystery series set in classical Greece. His novels feature historical men and women from the time as recurring characters, notably Socrates, Pericles, and the priestess Diotima of Mantinea.
Gary lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and two daughters. He blogs at A Dead Man Fell from the Sky, on all things ancient, Athenian, and mysterious.
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