Matthew Reilly writing historical fiction? Say what?!
Set during the reign of King Henry VIII, this book follows a young Princess Elizabeth on a supposed defining period of her life.
The great Sultan of Constantinople has invited kingdoms from far and wide to participate in a chess tournament in the world.
England is slowly being ravaged by the plague and the King sees this as an opportunity to get the young Princess out of harm's way. Roger Ascham, teacher of the young Princess Elizabeth thinks that this will be the ideal teaching opportunity for her. They along with the country's best chess champion and a travelling party of companions and chaperones travel to Constantinople.
Once there things are not as they seem, they get caught up in a murder mystery and politics amidst the greatest chess tournament of all time!
A surprisingly entertaining read from the master of the high octane action thriller, this will keep you well entertained. Interestingly he weaves his story around factual figures, with amusing and thought provoking fiction while teaching you the basics to mastering your chess game.
Matthew Reilly shows his versatility with this Historical thriller.
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