The Raven Tower has one of those intersecting timelines, one progressing from the past and one in the present.

Gods exist, and we learn about the world through the senses of a curious god as they observe the world around them and learn to interact with humans.

Our other protagonist character is the assistant to the heir to the lease.

I love this setup, the fish out of water observer and the loyal servant points of view manage to make what is essentially a court intrigue succession conflict into a wonderful experience.