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A tale of murder, passion and intrigue set in the majestic city of Constantinople.



From global superstar Matthew Reilly comes this gripping historical thriller . . .

* * * * *

A PRINCESS IN DANGER
England, 1546. A young Princess Elizabeth is in a dangerous position as her older siblings jostle for the throne.

A TOURNAMENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Roger Ascham, Elizabeth''s teacher and mentor, is determined to keep her safe. So when he receives an unusual invitation from the Sultan in Constantinople, asking him to take part in the greatest chess tournament the world has ever seen, he resolves to take the princess with him.

A DEVASTATING SECRET
But death stalks the streets of the glittering Ottoman capital - a cardinal has been found mutilated. Ascham is asked to investigate, but as he and Elizabeth delve deeper, they uncover a secret that marks the young Princess for life. And a darkness that defines the

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      Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
      Publication Date: 29/01/2015
      ISBN13: 9781409147183, 978-1409147183
      ISBN10: 1409147185
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A tale of murder, passion and intrigue set in the majestic city of Constantinople.



      From global superstar Matthew Reilly comes this gripping historical thriller . . .

      * * * * *

      A PRINCESS IN DANGER
      England, 1546. A young Princess Elizabeth is in a dangerous position as her older siblings jostle for the throne.

      A TOURNAMENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER
      Roger Ascham, Elizabeth''s teacher and mentor, is determined to keep her safe. So when he receives an unusual invitation from the Sultan in Constantinople, asking him to take part in the greatest chess tournament the world has ever seen, he resolves to take the princess with him.

      A DEVASTATING SECRET
      But death stalks the streets of the glittering Ottoman capital - a cardinal has been found mutilated. Ascham is asked to investigate, but as he and Elizabeth delve deeper, they uncover a secret that marks the young Princess for life. And a darkness that defines the

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