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The Eight

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....

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624 pages

Average rating: 8

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Kitabfanatic
Apr 01, 2024
10/10 stars
This is one of my all time faves. I’ve read it over and over again - part history, science, mythology, mystery and romance too. Just a good read.
RSanquiche
Jun 15, 2022
7/10 stars
RS gave 3 stars
crabbyabbe
Mar 11, 2022
8/10 stars
Incredibly fun read. I happily had to do lots of research on the French Revolution, Algiers, and chess! You do have to tremendously suspend your disbelief--but the fun read is worth it. Could definitely read again--just for the history alone. Favorite Quote: "Music has power to create a universe or to destroy a civilization."

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