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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:New York City, 1972 — A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm read by a fortune-teller. The woman warns Cat of danger. Then an antiques dealer approaches Cat with a mysterious offer: He has an anonymous client who is trying to collect the pieces of an ancient chess service, purported to be in Algeria. If Cat can bring the pieces back, there will be a generous reward. The South of France, 1790 — Mireille de Remy and her cousin Valentine are young novices at the fortresslike Montglane Abbey. With France aflame in revolution, the two girls burn to rebel against constricted convent life — and their means of escape is at hand. Buried deep within the abbey are pieces of the Montglane Chess Service, once owned by Charlemagne. Whoever reassembles the pieces can play a game of unlimited power. But to keep the Game a secret from those who would abuse it, the two young women must scatter the pieces throughout the world.... Review:"Readers thrilled by The Da Vinci Code will relish the multi-layered secrets of The Eight." Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club Review:"A big, rich, two-tiered confection of a novel...a rousing, amusing game." San Francisco Chronicle Review:"A fascinating piece of entertainment that manages to be both vibrant and cerebral...Few will find it resistible." Los Angeles Times Book Review Review:"With alchemical skill, Neville blends modern romance, historical fiction, and medieval mystery...and comes up with gold." People Synopsis:Computer expert Cat Velis is heading for a job to Algeria. Before she goes, a mysterious fortune teller warns her of danger, and an antique dealer asks her to search for pieces to a valuable chess set that has been missing for years...In the South of France in 1790 two convent girls hide valuable pieces of a chess set all over the world, because the game that can be played with them is too powerful.... From the Trade Paperback edition. About the AuthorKatherine Neville was a global executive in data processing, and was a vice president of the Bank of America for many years. As an international consultant, she delivered computer systems for corporations and governments around the world. She was for some years a commercial photographer, professional model, and painter.
Katherine Neville's first novel, The Eight, was an international bestseller. Her second novel, A Calculated Risk, was a New York Times Notable Book. Her novels have been translated into more than fifteen languages. She lives in Virginia and abroad. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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