The Gameshouse
The Gameshouse by Claire North, published by Orbit on May 28, 2019, is a captivating narrative that explores a gambling house where games of chance and skill dictate the fates of empires. Spanning 448 pages, this edition presents a unique blend of fiction, science fiction, and suspense, inviting readers into a world where fortunes can be won or lost through various games, including chess and backgammon. The story reveals the hidden secrets of the Gameshouse, where only a select few are invited to compete in high-stakes contests that intertwine politics, economics, and the very essence of power.
In this novel, three exceptionally talented contestants navigate the treacherous landscape of the higher league, where games extend beyond mere play to encompass real castles and continents. The narrative intricately weaves together themes of action and adventure, immersing readers in a thrilling atmosphere of suspense. Originally published as three digital novellas, The Serpent, The Thief, and The Master, this edition offers a comprehensive experience of Claire North’s imaginative storytelling.
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The World Fantasy Award-winning author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August presents a mesmerizing tale of a gambling house whose deadly games of chance and skill control the fate of empires.
Everyone has heard of the Gameshouse. But few know all its secrets…
It is the place where fortunes can be made and lost through chess, backgammon – every game under the sun.
But those whom fortune favors may be invited to compete in the higher league… a league where the games played are of politics and empires, of economics and kings. It is a league where Capture the Castle involves real castles, where hide and seek takes place on the scale of a continent.
Among those worthy of competing in the higher league, three unusually talented contestants play for the highest stakes of all…
This novel was originally published as three digital-only novellas: The Serpent, The Thief, and The Master.
Previous books by Claire North:The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustTouchThe Sudden Appearance of HopeThe End of the Day84K
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