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Forgotten Queen
“Forgotten Queen” is the first of a series of gripping action-adventure novels that combines heart-pounding thrills, ancient mysteries, and unforgettable characters in a race against time to uncover the truth behind one of history’s greatest legends. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey from moorish churches of Lisbon, to death-defying cliffs of Georgia, into the dark crypts of Goa where danger lurks around every corner and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
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..a forgotten past, a grave future
In the snowy Caucasus mountains, an ancient secret lies buried. When the curator of the Portuguese Archives vanishes, leaving behind a strange artifact, his daughter Paula Rosa and techie Cyrus Oliveira set out to uncover the mystery of a legendary lost queen.
They soon find themselves pursued by a ruthless ancient cult that will stop at nothing to claim the artifact’s power. To survive, Paula and Cyrus must combine their historical knowledge and technical skills.
As they get closer to the truth, they realize the queen’s secrets are more dangerous than they imagined. With the fate of the world at risk, they must confront their deepest fears and make ultimate sacrifices to prevent an unimaginable power from falling into the wrong hands.
Varied characters that spans centuries.
Cyrus Oliveira : The introverted techie and protagonist
Paula Rosa: The beautiful and brilliant daughter of the curator.
Professor Alvaro: Paula’s father and curator of the archives.
Dom Fernando: A Portuguese Augustinian monk from the 15th century.
Brother David: A Georgian Orthodox priest and close friend of Dom Fernando
Omoro Ba Dibba: A loyal African slave.
Aleixo Díaz Falcão: Grand Inquisitor of Portuguese-Goa.
Pedro: Local Christian baker boy.
Devi: The daughter of a Hindu priest.
Moosa: A Muslim beef seller.
Duarte: The notorious godfather of the crime syndicate in Goa.
St. Ketevan the Martyr: The Forgotten Queen.