The Eight
A Novel
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The Eight
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Narrated by:
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Susan Denaker
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Written by:
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Katherine Neville
About this listen
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 Rémy and her cousin Valentine are young novices at the fortress-like 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....
©1988 Katherine Neville (P)2007 Books on TapeWhat the critics say
"Even readers with no interest in chess will be swept up into this astonishing fantasy-adventure....destined to become a cult classic." (Publishers Weekly)
“With alchemical skill, Neville blends modern romance, historical fiction, and medieval mystery...and comes up with gold.” (People)
“A big, rich, two-tiered confection of a novel...a rousing, amusing game.” (San Francisco Chronicle)
"Readers thrilled by The Da Vinci Code will relish the multi-layered secrets of The Eight.” (Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club)
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- Terry Kennedy
- 2018-05-10
Mesmerizing
Wow so complex and amazing, didn’t want it to end. Takes one to another world.
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- Sarah
- 2022-06-19
A thrilling ride
I read this book years ago and loved it then. So when it came up as the daily deal I decided to buy it. It was as good as I remembered. A great tale that was wonderfully read. I'm surprised it hasn't been made into a movie yet. I highly recommend
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