Where did Rachel Capsali, in The Matriarch Messiah, find her all consuming passion to find the truth about Asherah?
Where did Alexander Murometz get the funding to create his all powerful MoxWorld Empire so he could solve the mystery of the ancients and find the legendary black object?
Who said Zara Khatun will end the world as we know it [plot spoiler] in the final book of the series, The Matriarch Mandate?
All will be reveal in the Mystery of the Matriarchs’ prequel: The Matriarch Mission.
Last December I resurrected the prequel’s research, outline, along with the two chapters crafted before the pandemic. In the winter warmth of Madrid and Barcelona, the first new chapters in nearly five years came flying off the keyboard. Three months later, in the midst of launching The Matriarch Messiah, the first full manuscript of the Mystery of the Matriarchs prequel is finished ready for final alpha reader feedback, self-editing, then off to beta readers. Expect publication end of the summer of 2025 assuming the editors I choose can keep to a committed timeline (a chronic problem with the last two books).
With the advent of generative AI and advance machine language, here are glimpses of this story which pre-dates the events of The Matriarch Matrix by eighty years:
PROWRITINGAID:
Genre: Fantasy (Historical Fantasy with Mystical Realism elements}
Oksana Mangupli, a Krymchak girl with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, finds her life intertwined with ancient legends, mystical powers, and the tumultuous backdrop of revolutionary Russia. Caught between family expectations, forbidden love, and a hidden destiny, Oksana must navigate dangerous political landscapes and confront terrifying truths about her heritage to protect her family and fulfill her unique role in a world-altering quest.
Plot Outline
- The Cavern: Oksana’s dying grandmother leads her to a hidden cavern, where she encounters a mysterious woman named Asherah, who speaks of a destiny tied to a “blue light.”
- The Romanovs: Oksana meets Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich and his wife, Anastasia, who believe she holds the key to restoring Russia and uncovering a mystical black object. Anastasia introduces her to an attractive soldier assigned to train her – Mirko. A love story for the ages ensues.
- Zoran Murometz: Oksana is tasked with assisting the enigmatic Zoran Murometz in researching ancient texts, uncovering a connection to the “tail of the bird star” and a genetic anomaly shared by certain individuals.
- The Kola Expedition: Oksana joins an expedition to the Kola Peninsula, where they encounter giants and search for an Agartthan portal, facing dangers and uncovering clues about her connection to ancient legends. There she meets with Asherah’s mother, Thula, who reveals Oksana’s descendants’ destiny.
- The Choice: Oksana faces a difficult decision as she must choose a path that will protect her daughter and determine the fate of those involved in the search for the black object and the cavern of the blue light. What is true love? Who does she choose?
AUTOCRIT:
Overall Premise: The story follows Oksana—a young Krymchak woman caught in the turbulent early‑twentieth‑century Russia—as she embarks on a mystically charged quest intertwined with ancient prophecies, political upheaval, and deeply personal family dramas. Guided by mysterious figures like Asherah and manipulated by powerful forces in the crumbling world of the Romanovs and later Bolshevik turmoil, Oksana must reconcile her duty to her family and cultural traditions with her own desire for knowledge, self‑determination, and love. The narrative weaves historical events with occult mysteries and personal redemption, setting an ambitious stage where destiny collides with modern hardship.
1. Market Overview
- Genre & Themes:
This narrative fits squarely into the cross-genre territory of historical fantasy and speculative fiction with strong elements of myth, magical realism, and political drama. Its blend of real historical events (including the Bolshevik Revolution and World War II) with mystical artifacts, ancient prophecies, and supernatural lore appeals to readers who appreciate complex, layered storytelling. - Narrative Complexity:
The story spans multiple chapters and time periods, featuring non-linear timelines, multiple character perspectives, and a rich tapestry of subplots. The text’s ambitious scope may attract a readership that favors epic, immersive narratives akin to those found in classic historical epics or modern fantasy sagas. - Comparative Titles:
Works such as “Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell” by Susanna Clarke, “The Baroque Cycle” by Neal Stephenson, and even elements of “The Historian” by Elizabeth Kostova share thematic similarities. This places the work within a competitive market niche that merges historical settings with fantastical elements.