Maurensig, Paolo
Theory of Shadows
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250310316
- author:
- Maurensig, Paolo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13.7 centimetres (0.30 kg)
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Crime, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Alexander Alekhine's death remains shrouded in mystery. On March 24, 1946, the chess world was left reeling after the discovery of the body of its champion, found slumped over a meal and wearing an overcoat in his hotel room. The official cause of death was asphyxiation due to a piece of meat stuck in his larynx, with no evidence of foul play or suicide. However, some have questioned the circumstances surrounding Alekhine's final moments. Rumors about Alekhine's activities during World War II continue to circulate, including allegations that he penned articles on the inferiority of Jewish chess players and was photographed with high-ranking Nazi officials. The Russian government viewed him as a traitor and potential threat to their own chess program. These enigmatic events have only added to the intrigue surrounding Alekhine's life and death. A literary grand master sets out to unravel the truth behind Alekhine's tragic demise in this gripping novel.
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