Matthew Reilly

The Tournament

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ISBN 13:: 9781409147183
author:: Matthew Reilly
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Orion
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 13.3 x 2.9 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Historical,
Condition:: New
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A gripping historical thriller from global superstar Matthew Reilly. In 1546 England, Princess Elizabeth's life is threatened by her older siblings vying for the throne. Her teacher and mentor, Roger Ascham, receives an unusual invitation to participate in the greatest chess tournament ever seen in Constantinople. Ascham accepts the challenge, determined to keep the princess safe. However, upon arrival in the Ottoman capital, they uncover a dark secret that puts Elizabeth's life at risk. A cardinal has been found mutilated, and Ascham is tasked with investigating. As he delves deeper, he and Elizabeth must navigate a web of intrigue that will define the young princess for life. With its unique blend of action, adventure, history, and suspense, this book is impossible to put down.

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