Antiquities Stories

"I was in a police car. Then a crash. Then... this." Marcus wakes up in a place with no sky, no doors, no way out. Just yellow walls, buzzing lights, and a smell that shouldn't exist. He doesn't know where he is. He doesn't know what is watching

In "Echoes of Antiquity," embark on a gripping journey through the realms of mystery and discovery. Set against the backdrop of a contemporary city, this intricately woven novel follows Detective Ethan Shaw as he unravels the enigma of a stolen artifact-a relic with ties to an ancient civilization lost to time. As Ethan delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers a web of intrigue that spans centuries, leading him to confront adversaries both ruthless and cunning. From opulent mansions to shadowy underworlds, each setting holds clues to unlocking the secrets of the past. With themes of power, betrayal, and the unyielding pursuit of truth, "Echoes of Antiquity" captivates readers with its blend of historical intrigue and modern-day suspense. As Ethan races against time to uncover the artifact's true significance, he must navigate a perilous path where nothing is as it seems. Brilliantly crafted and richly atmospheric, this novel invites readers on an unforgettable journey of discovery-one that will leave them questioning the very foundations of reality. "Echoes of Antiquity" is a tour de force of mystery and adventure, sure to captivate audiences until the final, electrifying conclusion.

The following correspondence was take from volume 5 of P K Randolph's letters to Marmaduke. Each volume held some 900 entries and was used by Historian Hertz Van Rental to clearly chart Randolph's travels during the spring of that year. He had travelled extensively in mainland Europe in February and had returned home unexpectedly, for one week only, to attended a charity event in Bloomsbury. Little has been discovered as to the exact nature of what followed, but within 2 days he had left the country and did not return for some 13 months. He was reportedly spotted in Vienna and subsequently Moscow by a contemporary of the Royal Society of English Antiquities at a cafe on the outskirts of Vienna, but this was never verified beyond the gossip of society circles. There is however a brief mention of the sudden departure in a letter from Prince Albert to the Royal Horticulture Society at Kew, Subscribers and Patrons review yearbook (Page 10, Paragraph 4) and a further brief mention in the local Police report, following the initial incident.

In 11 A.D. two Roman veterans were promoted by Emperor Augustus to political positions in the Roman provinces in the Caribbean. They, however, were not received by the Roman cities as planned.

Caught up in an antiquities smuggling ring, archaeologist Henry Mattson must overcome an armed colleague and a power hungry antiquities dealer to save hundreds of looted Sumerian cylinder seals from being forever lost in the black market trade.