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The Partisan

by Patrick Worrall
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The Partisan
The Partisan

Chess prodigies entangled in Cold War espionage.

If you're tantalized by the clandestine maneuvers of Cold War thrillers, "The Partisan" strikes a unique chord with its blend of intellectual prowess and spy intrigue. Chess serves as a compelling backdrop for a narrative that intertwines fates and politics, making it not just a game of strategy on the board, but also a high-stakes geopolitical puzzle. Expect tension, tactical genius, and a touch of human vulnerability in this layered tale.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Partisan

by Patrick Worrall
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ISBN: 9781529176179
Authors: Patrick Worrall
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2023-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Suspense, War, World War II, Thriller, Espionage, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.61
(rated by 2022 readers)

Description

It is the summer of 1961 and the brutal Cold War between East and West is becoming ever more perilous.Two young prodigies from either side of the Iron Curtain, Yulia and Michael, meet at a chess tournament in London. They don't know it, but they are about to compete in the deadliest game ever played.Shadowing them is Greta, a ruthless resistance fighter who grew up the hard way in the forests of Lithuania, but who is now hunting down some of the most dangerous men in the world.Men who are also on the radar of Vassily, perhaps the Soviet Union's greatest spymaster. A man of cunning and influence, Vassily was Yulia's minder during her visit to the West, but even he could not foresee the consequences of her meeting Michael.When the world is accelerating towards an inevitable and catastrophic conflict, what can just four people do to prevent it?Epic in scope, The Partisan is a thrill ride like no other, taking you from the hallowed halls of Cambridge to the grimy depths of the Moscow underworld, from 1960s London to the Eastern Front in the Second World War.
 

Chess prodigies entangled in Cold War espionage.

If you're tantalized by the clandestine maneuvers of Cold War thrillers, "The Partisan" strikes a unique chord with its blend of intellectual prowess and spy intrigue. Chess serves as a compelling backdrop for a narrative that intertwines fates and politics, making it not just a game of strategy on the board, but also a high-stakes geopolitical puzzle. Expect tension, tactical genius, and a touch of human vulnerability in this layered tale.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.