Das Turnier

In 1546, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent calls upon all the kings of Europe to participate in an unprecedented competition: a grand tournament to find the best chess player in the world. Among the thousands of travelers arriving in Constantinople are the scholar Roger Ascham and his student Elisabeth, daughter of Henry VIII. Soon, events spiral out of control: even before the tournament begins, a Christian cardinal is murdered and horrifically mutilated. More barbaric deaths follow. Elisabeth and Ascham soon realize that they themselves are the true pieces in a corrupt game where survival is at stake. A historical action thriller reminiscent of The Name of the Rose and the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Publishers Weekly: "The 13-year-old Princess Elisabeth Tudor is the narrator of this book.".