The Last Revelation
Prologue
The son of Lord Henry Claxon, Joseph was brought up in the secure world of aristocracy. Wanting for nothing, he was surrounded by servants, social events and high society.
Joseph attended Wimbledon High School for Boys from the age of 11. Now that he was 16, his parents decided that Joseph should broaden his education by studying for his A levels at one of England's most prominent boarding schools. An adventurous soul, Joseph found the idea of being sent away from home an exciting prospect.
By chance one day Joseph came across a copy of National Geographic on the hall table. The front cover featured a familiar name- Professor Verner Von Croy. A respected archaeologist, Von Croy had once lectured at Joseph's school to pupils and parents alike. The experience had a profound effect on Joseph, triggering a desire for travel to remote locations in search of adventure. In some ways Von Croy had become an inspirational figure to Joseph.
As Joseph read further, he learned that Von Croy was currently preparing for an archeological dig across Asia, culminating in a potential new discovery to be made in Cambodia. Unable to contain himself, Joseph burst into the room, thrust the article in front of his parents and without hesitation demanded he accompany Von Croy on his expedition. Lord Claxon could hardly disagree that travel was an education in itself.
As Joseph argued the case further, he found himself walking over to the desk and penning a letter to Von Croy, introducing himself as an influential society figure and offering financial assistance in exchange for his son's place on the expedition.
Von Croy's replied assured the Henry Claxons that the territories were friendly and that he had ample experience to look after both his and Joseph's well being. Joseph company as an assistant would be welcome, as was the offer of such a generous check. He remembered Joseph from his lecture-his incessant yet insightful questions had made quite an impression upon him.
And so it was agreed by all that Joseph would accompany Von Croy for the duration of the tour...
His teaching and advice will prove invaluable on your travels...