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Embark on a thrilling journey through history with 'The Tournament,' a bestselling historical mystery by Australia’s acclaimed novelist, Matthew Reilly. Set in the year 1546, this gripping tale invites you into a world where chess meets intrigue as Suleiman the Magnificent, the powerful Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, summons kings from across Europe to compete in a grand chess tournament. Among them, esteemed scholar Roger Ascham and his clever pupil, Bess, unravel a web of murder, deceit, and royal ambition against the stunning backdrop of Constantinople. As the story unfolds, Bess witnesses barbaric deaths and diplomatic treachery that will shape her destiny as Queen Elizabeth I.
This edition is a brand new B-format paperback, published by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2015, spanning 432 pages of electrifying narrative. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and mystery books, 'The Tournament' exemplifies Reilly's talent for creating fast-paced and exhilarating reads, making it a must-have for your collection. Notable for its critical acclaim, it was shortlisted for the ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year in 2014.
Enjoy free shipping on this item! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742614281
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 432
Description:
The bestselling historical mystery from Australia's favourite novelist, author of the Scarecrow series and the Jack West Jr series with new novel The Two Lost Mountains out now.
"Reilly's concoction makes for a cracking read." Sun Herald
"a fast-paced and exhilarating romp" Weekend Australian
"... the best novel that Reilly has written" The Age
Even a pawn can become a queen.
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.
Shortlisted for the ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year 2014
MORE ROGER ASCHAM IN: ROGER ASCHAM AND THE KING'S LOST GIRL
This edition is a brand new B-format paperback, published by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2015, spanning 432 pages of electrifying narrative. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and mystery books, 'The Tournament' exemplifies Reilly's talent for creating fast-paced and exhilarating reads, making it a must-have for your collection. Notable for its critical acclaim, it was shortlisted for the ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year in 2014.
Enjoy free shipping on this item! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742614281
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 432
Description:
The bestselling historical mystery from Australia's favourite novelist, author of the Scarecrow series and the Jack West Jr series with new novel The Two Lost Mountains out now.
"Reilly's concoction makes for a cracking read." Sun Herald
"a fast-paced and exhilarating romp" Weekend Australian
"... the best novel that Reilly has written" The Age
Even a pawn can become a queen.
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.
Shortlisted for the ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year 2014
MORE ROGER ASCHAM IN: ROGER ASCHAM AND THE KING'S LOST GIRL