Part espionage thriller, part family memoir, and part literary game of chess—discover the extraordinary novel where fact and fiction collide on the eve of World War II.
After escaping Nazi Germany, Heinz Magnus thought he was safe in South America. Instead, he finds himself trapped in a web of political intrigue when Buenos Aires becomes the unexpected stage for the Chess Tournament of Nations. Masterfully blending documentary evidence with brilliant imagination, author Ariel Magnus uncovers his grandfather’s past in a dark, witty, and fast-paced exploration of history, identity, and the fascinating world of chess.