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The Tournament

By: Matthew Reilly
Narrated by: Lucy Gaskell
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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 in a dangerous position as her older siblings jostle for the throne. 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.

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 queen she will become.

©2013 Matthew Reilly (P)2013 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Historical Mystery Thriller & Suspense Royalty Fiction Chess Scary Ottoman Empire Imperialism

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A very plausible story outlining some of the cornerstones of a future Queens character. The pace and passage of time seemed real, as did the relationships between all the characters.
only a wonderful feminine narrative by Lucy Gaskell could make this story work.
Couldn't put it down and look forward to similar by the author.

The Character of a Queen develops

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I was so in to this story I could not stop listening. as I listened i could see the picture playing out likemovie in my mind mind blowing storey telling at its best.

awesome

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A Cracking book that was very well narrated. We thoroughly enjoyed following the story of Elizabeth and her companions and the mysteries encountered.

Excellent

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had to quit after another random sex scene. totally inappropriate and uncalled for. could have otherwise been an ok book, even if it seems rather far fetched at times

random sex scenes

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