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Name: The tournament
Author: Matthew Reilly

In the mid‑1500s, the feared sultan of the Ottoman Empire issues a grand chess tournament to European royals. Young Elizabeth I accompanies England’s champion, expecting grand strategy and diplomatic drama, but the visit turns deadly as a brutal murder erupts amidst shifting loyalties and dangerous court machinations. The sudden violence forces the Elizabethan hero to navigate political treachery and protect her peers while uncovering the truth behind the fatal intrigue. Set against a backdrop of historic chess battles and royal politics, the story blends suspense, history, and the timeless duel of minds on the chessboard.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Suspense/General Suspense

Authors: Matthew Reilly

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