The Tournament
The Tournament by Matthew Reilly, published by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2013, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the year 1546. The story unfolds as Suleiman the Magnificent, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, invites kings from across Europe to send their finest players to compete in a prestigious chess tournament. Accompanying the English delegation is esteemed scholar Roger Ascham and his pupil, Bess, who finds herself in the midst of intrigue when a powerful guest is murdered on the tournament’s first night.
Readers will encounter a gripping narrative filled with action and adventure as Ascham is tasked with uncovering the murderer amidst the chaos of the tournament. The novel explores themes of suspense and historical drama, showcasing the complexities of diplomacy and the darker sides of human nature. With 410 pages in English, this first edition invites readers to witness the events that shape Bess’s future role as Queen Elizabeth I, revealing how even the most unassuming individuals can rise to prominence in times of turmoil.
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The year is 1546. Suleiman the Magnificent, the powerful and feared Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, issues an invitation to every king in Europe: YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND YOUR FINEST PLAYER TO COMPETE IN A CHESS TOURNAMENT TO DETERMINE THE CHAMPION OF THE KNOWN WORLD. The English delegation – led by esteemed scholar Roger Ascham – journeys to the glittering city of Constantinople. Accompanying Ascham is his pupil, Bess, who is about to bear witness to events she never thought possible. For on the first night of the tournament, a powerful guest of the Sultan is murdered, and against the backdrop of the historic event, Ascham is tasked with finding the killer. Barbaric deaths, unimaginable depravity and diplomatic treachery unfold before Bess’s eyes, indelibly shaping her character and determining how she will perform her future role…as Queen Elizabeth I. EVEN A PAWN CAN BECOME A QUEEN
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