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I'm delighted to share my latest work, "Tales from the Inca Empire," with you. This book is a journey into the heart of the Andes, where the rich mythology of the Inca civilization comes to life. Through these stories, I aim to bring the powerful deities and legendary tales of the Inca to a modern audience, capturing the essence of their fascinating culture and spiritual heritage.

You'll encounter the radiant sun god Inti, the nurturing earth goddess Pachamama, and the wise creator god Viracocha, among others. These deities played crucial roles in the Inca worldview, and their stories are filled with creation myths, heroic deeds, and divine interventions. Each narrative is a testament to the Inca's deep reverence for nature and their spiritual beliefs, offering a profound connection to their ancient traditions.

Writing this book has been an incredible journey, blending historical insight with poetic storytelling. This collection is for anyone interested in mythology, history, or the cultural treasures of the Inca Empire. I look forward to sharing these timeless stories with you and uncovering the wisdom and wonder that lie within them.

At its heart, this book is about pursuit—of truth, of meaning, of something buried deep beneath centuries of silence and stone. "Quest for the Incan Treasure" follows Della Montrose, a resourceful and determined Englishwoman who finds herself swept into the dangerous shadows of Peru’s highlands. What begins as a practical decision to seek a new future becomes a relentless search through jungle paths, forgotten ruins, and layers of betrayal. Della isn’t chasing adventure for its own sake—she’s chasing answers, and along the way, the questions only grow more personal.

Peru is more than a setting here—it’s a living presence, shaping every risk Della takes. The Andes rise like ancient sentinels, and the remnants of the Inca Empire press in from all sides, whispering secrets in every crumbled wall and sacred site. The line between legend and history blurs as Della and her companions piece together clues pointing to a treasure hidden during the Spanish conquest—something worth killing for, and worth dying to protect. But the deeper they go, the more the journey tests their loyalties, forcing them to decide what they value more: gold or each other.

Della herself was a joy to write—calm under pressure, fiercely intelligent, and quietly brave. She doesn’t seek the spotlight, but she also won’t be pushed aside. She makes hard decisions and carries their weight without complaint. Her journey isn’t just a physical one across dangerous terrain—it’s an internal one as well, as she uncovers what drives her, what she’s willing to sacrifice, and what kind of legacy she wants to leave behind.

This story is full of narrow escapes, shifting alliances, and the lure of a past that refuses to stay buried. But more than anything, it’s about the cost of discovery and the courage it takes to walk into the unknown. If you love stories where ancient mysteries come alive and characters must earn every step forward, I think you’ll enjoy walking beside Della through "Quest for the Incan Treasure."

The sea offers no explanations. It gives no warnings, makes no promises, and remembers no names. In that kind of world, survival depends on judgment, instinct, and the ability to act when hesitation would mean death. That’s where Tamsin Kendrick lives—not in defiance of her time, but firmly within it, shaped by its demands and tested by its dangers.

Her journey begins far from any battlefield, but she doesn’t stay an observer for long. Thrown into the heart of a conflict between empires, she adapts quickly—learning the pulse of the ship, the language of command, and the sharp edge of trust earned under fire. She doesn’t rise by accident. Every place she holds, every order she gives, is the result of actions that speak louder than rank.

The battles she faces aren’t just fought with powder and blade. They’re found in the quiet calculations before dawn, in the way alliances form and falter, and in the weight of every choice made under pressure. The ship becomes more than a vessel—it’s a crucible. And in its confined, dangerous space, a crew becomes something more than strangers sharing a deck.

"Salt and Gunpowder" is a story born of that tension—of loyalty forged in the heat of conflict, of respect earned in the harshest places, and of a woman who never once needed to prove she belonged. She simply did.