The Tournament
The Tournament by Matthew Reilly is a historical thriller published by Orion in 2014, featuring 410 pages in English. Set in 1546, the narrative unfolds in Constantinople, where a young Princess Elizabeth faces uncertainty regarding her place in the royal line. An invitation from the Sultan brings her and her mentor, Roger Ascham, to the city for a prestigious chess tournament, but they soon encounter a series of dangerous events that threaten their lives.
Readers will find a blend of murder, passion, and intrigue as Ascham investigates a gruesome crime amidst the tournament’s excitement. The story explores themes of power and politics while delving into the darker aspects of human nature. As Elizabeth and Ascham navigate the treacherous landscape of the Ottoman capital, they uncover secrets that will leave a lasting impact on the young princess and shape her future.
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From global superstar Matthew Reilly comes a gripping historical thriller; a tale of murder, passion and intrigue set in the majestic city of Constantinople.
England, 1546. A young Princess Elizabeth is surrounded by uncertainty. She is not currently in line for the throne, but remains a threat to her older sister and brother.
In the midst of this fevered atmosphere comes an unprecedented invitation from the Sultan in Constantinople. He seeks to assemble the finest chess players from the whole civilised world and pit them against each other.
Roger Ascham, Elizabeth’s teacher and mentor in the art of power and politics, is determined to keep her out of harm’s way and resolves to take Elizabeth with him when he travels to the glittering Ottoman capital for the tournament.
But once there, the two find more danger than they left behind. There’s a killer on the loose and a Catholic cardinal has already been found mutilated. Ascham is asked by the Sultan to investigate the crime. But as he and Elizabeth delve deeper, they find dark secrets, horrible crimes and unheard-of depravity. Things that mark the young princess for life and define the queen she will become.
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