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In this second Oracles of Delphi Keep story, Ian and Theodosia, the spunky English orphans with magical powers, try to fulfill a prophecy without risking Ian's life. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the overly ambitious plot brings together twentieth-century drama with sometimes-confusing mythologies in a way that may entertain fans but will likely confound everyone else.