Description:
Sophie must play the role of the Clockwork Queen in order to free her chess grandmaster father in this page-turning historical adventure, inspired by a true story.
Review Quotes:
"This rollercoaster adventure is a thrill ride not to be missed ... Full of all the visual drama and rich imagination that have brought [Peter Bunzl] such success" - Lancashire Evening Post
"Imaginative, captivating and heart-warming ... Sophie is a character that readers will take into their hearts" - Books for Topics
"An absolute cracker ... Intrigue and mystery hang firmly in the air and exciting story-telling ensure a genuine page-turner ... A superb piece of historical fiction" - A Word About Books
"Exciting and moves with pace. The language used by Peter Bunzl is accessible but challenging ... When the action moves to St. Petersburg there is a brooding atmosphere of wealth and danger" - Just Imagine
"Eighteenth century Russia, Catherine the Great, high-stakes chess and Trojan horse style intrigue combine to create a gripping story you won't be able to put down" - Scope for the Imagination