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Chess Opening Names - Volume 1

by Nathan Rose ...

Narrated by Nathan Rose ...

Unabridged

4 hours 53 min

The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are ... Read more

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The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are
... Read more
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Rebel Queen

The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster

by Susan Polgar ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess
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Playing Chess With God

Finding Purpose, Power, and Presence One Move at a Time

by Carlos Meneses ...

Unabridged

1 hour 39 min

In this philosophical tome, chess is an allegory for life's labyrinth, where providence and free will entwine in an intricate dance. Each piece embodies virtues and lessons, guiding readers on a spiritual odyssey from self-discovery to enlightened leadership. This text delves into the symbiosis of destiny and choice, inviting contemplation and growth. It offers not a blueprint for victory but a ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this philosophical tome, chess is an allegory for life's labyrinth, where providence and free will entwine in an intricate dance. Each piece embodies virtues and lessons, guiding readers on a spiritual odyssey from self-discovery to enlightened leadership. This text delves into the symbiosis of destiny and choice, inviting contemplation and growth. It offers not a blueprint for victory but a
... Read more
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How Life Imitates Chess

Making the Right Moves - From the Board to the Boardroom

by Garry Kasparov ...

Narrated by Adam Grupper ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

One of the world's most highly regarded strategists uses his mastery of the world's most ancient and subtle game to show readers how chess's tools can make them more successful in business and in life.How Life Imitates Chess is a primer on how to think, make decisions, prepare strategies and anticipate the future. Kasparov has distilled the lessons he learned over a lifetime as a Chess grandmaster ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

One of the world's most highly regarded strategists uses his mastery of the world's most ancient and subtle game to show readers how chess's tools can make them more successful in business and in life.How Life Imitates Chess is a primer on how to think, make decisions, prepare strategies and anticipate the future. Kasparov has distilled the lessons he learned over a lifetime as a Chess grandmaster
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Skak

by Cecilie Bogh ...

Narrated by Thomas Jacob Clausen ...

Unabridged

7 min

Har du prøvet at spille skak?I denne bog kan du høre noget om skak.Og du kan lære at spille skak på flere måder.Kender du bondeskak? Eller måske skomageråbningen?Du kan også høre om nogle af de største skakspillere. Den danske forfatter Cecilie Bogh er oprindeligt uddannet lærer, men har efterfølgende taget en master i børnelitteratur og arbejdet som forlagsredaktør med særligt fokus på de yngste ... Read more

$8.24 CAD

Har du prøvet at spille skak?I denne bog kan du høre noget om skak.Og du kan lære at spille skak på flere måder.Kender du bondeskak? Eller måske skomageråbningen?Du kan også høre om nogle af de største skakspillere. Den danske forfatter Cecilie Bogh er oprindeligt uddannet lærer, men har efterfølgende taget en master i børnelitteratur og arbejdet som forlagsredaktør med særligt fokus på de yngste
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Bobby Fischer Goes to War

The True Story of How the Soviets Lost t

by David Edmonds, John Eidinow ...

Narrated by Sam Tsoutsouvas ...

Abridged

11 hours 55 min

In the summer of 1972, with a presidential crisis stirring in the United States and the cold war at a pivotal point, two men -- the Soviet world chess champion Boris Spassky and his American challenger Bobby Fischer -- met in the most notorious chess match of all time. Their showdown in Reykjavik, Iceland, held the world spellbound for two months with reports of psychological warfare, ultimatums, ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

In the summer of 1972, with a presidential crisis stirring in the United States and the cold war at a pivotal point, two men -- the Soviet world chess champion Boris Spassky and his American challenger Bobby Fischer -- met in the most notorious chess match of all time. Their showdown in Reykjavik, Iceland, held the world spellbound for two months with reports of psychological warfare, ultimatums,
... Read more
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Chess: The 1,500-Year-Old Game of Kings, War, and Genius

by Victor Langley ...

Narrated by Victor Langley ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Explore the evolution of human conflict and intellectual strategy through history's ultimate board game of psychology. Perfect for an immersive commute or a quiet evening of deep focus, this dramatic narrative journeys from the ancient courts of India to modern digital arenas. It transforms sixty-four squares into a living, high-stakes theater of empire, technology, and imagination.Witness how ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the evolution of human conflict and intellectual strategy through history's ultimate board game of psychology. Perfect for an immersive commute or a quiet evening of deep focus, this dramatic narrative journeys from the ancient courts of India to modern digital arenas. It transforms sixty-four squares into a living, high-stakes theater of empire, technology, and imagination.Witness how
... Read more
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Cómo la vida imita al ajedrez

by Garry Kasparov ...

Narrated by Carlos Zertuche ...

Unabridged

13 hours 3 min

El mejor ajedrecista de la historia nos enseña a ver la vida como un juego de estrategia.Garry Kasparov, el gran maestro del tablero, explica cómo las soluciones a los problemas cotidianos requieren de las mismas artes y técnicas que el ajedrez: conocimiento, preparación, estrategia y cálculo de las variantes.En el ajedrez, como en la realidad, es necesario analizar, descartar, organizar el ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

El mejor ajedrecista de la historia nos enseña a ver la vida como un juego de estrategia.Garry Kasparov, el gran maestro del tablero, explica cómo las soluciones a los problemas cotidianos requieren de las mismas artes y técnicas que el ajedrez: conocimiento, preparación, estrategia y cálculo de las variantes.En el ajedrez, como en la realidad, es necesario analizar, descartar, organizar el
... Read more
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Chess: How To Win Every Single Time With Just These 10 Tips

by Trevor Clinger ...

Narrated by Rick Moore ...

Unabridged

18 min

Chess is more than just an advanced version of checkers; it's a game of skill and strategy, often considered both a professional game and a sport. The more you understand the intricacies of chess, the higher your chances of success. This book offers 10 essential tips that will significantly improve your win record. The author holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and an Associate's ... Read more

$1.37 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Chess is more than just an advanced version of checkers; it's a game of skill and strategy, often considered both a professional game and a sport. The more you understand the intricacies of chess, the higher your chances of success. This book offers 10 essential tips that will significantly improve your win record. The author holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and an Associate's
... Read more
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Thinking Sideways

How to Think Like a Chess Player and Win at Life

by Jennifer Shahade ...

Narrated by Jennifer Shahade ...

Unabridged

6 hours 51 min

Chess is the art of the possible - after all, there are more potential chess games than atoms in the universe.Great players are experts at exploring options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea or move that no one else saw. Two-time US chess champion Jennifer Shahade calls this 'thinking sideways'. And in today's hyper-competitive world, thinking sideways can help you win at lifeIn ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

Chess is the art of the possible - after all, there are more potential chess games than atoms in the universe.Great players are experts at exploring options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea or move that no one else saw. Two-time US chess champion Jennifer Shahade calls this 'thinking sideways'. And in today's hyper-competitive world, thinking sideways can help you win at lifeIn
... Read more
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All the Wrong Moves

A Memoir About Chess, Love, and Ruining Everything

by Sasha Chapin ...

Narrated by Sasha Chapin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental ... Read more

$20.00 CAD

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental
... Read more
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Endgame

Bobby Fischer’s Remarkable Rise and Fall—from America’s Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness

by Frank Brady ...

Narrated by Ray Porter ...

Unabridged

13 hours 30 min

From Frank Brady, who wrote one of the bestselling books on Bobby Fischer of all time and who was himself a friend of Fischer’s, comes an impressively researched biography that for the first time completely captures the remarkable arc of Bobby Fischer’s life. When Bobby Fischer passed away in January 2008, he left behind a confounding legacy. Everyone knew the basics of his life—he began as a ... Read more

$32.15 CAD

From Frank Brady, who wrote one of the bestselling books on Bobby Fischer of all time and who was himself a friend of Fischer’s, comes an impressively researched biography that for the first time completely captures the remarkable arc of Bobby Fischer’s life. When Bobby Fischer passed away in January 2008, he left behind a confounding legacy. Everyone knew the basics of his life—he began as a
... Read more
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Checkmate

Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess

by Ben Mezrich ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face
... Read more
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Les échecs : Un jeu vieux de 1 500 ans, entre rois, guerre et génie

by Alban Blondel ...

Narrated by Alban Blondel ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

Revivez quinze siècles d'histoire et de stratégie militaire où soixante-quatre cases dictent le pouvoir des empires. Parfait pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit épique transforme un simple jeu en véritable laboratoire de pensée. Laissez-vous emporter par une atmosphère captivante qui décode les mystères des élites royales et des grands maîtres.Idéal pour une écoute concentrée ou un ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Revivez quinze siècles d'histoire et de stratégie militaire où soixante-quatre cases dictent le pouvoir des empires. Parfait pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit épique transforme un simple jeu en véritable laboratoire de pensée. Laissez-vous emporter par une atmosphère captivante qui décode les mystères des élites royales et des grands maîtres.Idéal pour une écoute concentrée ou un
... Read more
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Dronning til h6 – Skakhistoriens dramaer fra krig til kunstig intelligens

by Morten Runge ...

Narrated by Morten Runge ...

Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

”Dronning til h6” handler om nogle af de mest medrivende skakpartier, der er blevet spillet gennem tiden. Historierne begynder med en spiller, et parti eller et træk, men ender med at handle om alt fra snyd, krig, køn og storpolitik til kunstig intelligens og revolutioner. Vi møder skakhistoriens hovedpersoner – bl.a. Garri Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen og Vera Menchik – når de bliver centrum for ... Read more

$38.56 CAD

”Dronning til h6” handler om nogle af de mest medrivende skakpartier, der er blevet spillet gennem tiden. Historierne begynder med en spiller, et parti eller et træk, men ender med at handle om alt fra snyd, krig, køn og storpolitik til kunstig intelligens og revolutioner. Vi møder skakhistoriens hovedpersoner – bl.a. Garri Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen og Vera Menchik – når de bliver centrum for
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Wer den vorletzten Fehler macht, gewinnt

Strategien für das Spiel des Lebens

by Elisabeth Pähtz ...

Narrated by Barbara Greshake ...

Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

Strategien für das Spiel des Lebens. Während der Pandemie hat das Schachspiel einen neuen Boom erlebt. Das freut auch Elisabeth Pähtz, Deutschlands beste Schachspielerin, die seit 17 Jahren unangefochten die deutsche Rangliste der Frauen anführt. Bereits im Alter von fünf Jahren saß sie das erste Mal am Brett und startete ihre einzigartige Schachkarriere, die sie aktuell auf Platz 13 der ... Read more

$19.44 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Strategien für das Spiel des Lebens. Während der Pandemie hat das Schachspiel einen neuen Boom erlebt. Das freut auch Elisabeth Pähtz, Deutschlands beste Schachspielerin, die seit 17 Jahren unangefochten die deutsche Rangliste der Frauen anführt. Bereits im Alter von fünf Jahren saß sie das erste Mal am Brett und startete ihre einzigartige Schachkarriere, die sie aktuell auf Platz 13 der
... Read more
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Schach: Das 1500 Jahre alte Spiel der Könige, des Krieges und der Genialität

by Otto Oppermann ...

Narrated by Otto Oppermann ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Diese Kulturgeschichte zeigt, wie ein antikes Kriegsspiel zur ultimativen Prüfung menschlicher Genialität heranreifte. Lass dich auf dem täglichen Pendelweg oder an ruhigen Abenden in eine Epoche entführen, in der Feldherren und Philosophen auf 64 Feldern um intellektuelle Vorherrschaft rangen. Eine atmosphärische und geistig anregende Reise durch die Jahrhunderte beginnt.Erlebe die spannende ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Diese Kulturgeschichte zeigt, wie ein antikes Kriegsspiel zur ultimativen Prüfung menschlicher Genialität heranreifte. Lass dich auf dem täglichen Pendelweg oder an ruhigen Abenden in eine Epoche entführen, in der Feldherren und Philosophen auf 64 Feldern um intellektuelle Vorherrschaft rangen. Eine atmosphärische und geistig anregende Reise durch die Jahrhunderte beginnt.Erlebe die spannende
... Read more
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Россия на 64 клетках. История великих шахматных чемпионов

by Илья Васильев, Айнулова Эльмира, Аркадий Фатеев, Владимир Линдер ...

Narrated by Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Шахматный клуб
Unabridged

9 hours 27 min

Книга создана «по мотивам» популярного документального сериала «Россия на 64 клетках. История чемпионов». Среди ее героев — А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов и другие знаменитые отечественные шахматисты. Эта аудиокнига – увлекательная история о выдающихся советских и российских шахматистах. Героями книги станут А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов, Я. Непомнящий и другие. Каждая ... Read more

$8.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Книга создана «по мотивам» популярного документального сериала «Россия на 64 клетках. История чемпионов». Среди ее героев — А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов и другие знаменитые отечественные шахматисты. Эта аудиокнига – увлекательная история о выдающихся советских и российских шахматистах. Героями книги станут А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов, Я. Непомнящий и другие. Каждая
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Mind's Gambit, The

Chess, Madness, and the Battle for the Mind

by Mourad Bouajaja ...

Narrated by Mourad Bouajaja ...

Unabridged

4 hours 52 min

The Mind's Gambit is a sociologist's unflinching look at what competitive chess does to the people who play it. Drawing on more than two decades in child protection and mental health - and a lifetime at the board, from a coffee house in Tunisia to the stone tables of Manhattan - Mourad Bouajaja examines the human cost behind the sixty-four squares: the tyranny of the rating number, the myth of the ... Read more

$27.47 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Mind's Gambit is a sociologist's unflinching look at what competitive chess does to the people who play it. Drawing on more than two decades in child protection and mental health - and a lifetime at the board, from a coffee house in Tunisia to the stone tables of Manhattan - Mourad Bouajaja examines the human cost behind the sixty-four squares: the tyranny of the rating number, the myth of the
... Read more
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Chess Opening Names - Volume 2

by Nathan Rose ...

Narrated by Nathan Rose ...

Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

Even more of the people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You may know the names already: the Italian Game, the Cambridge Springs Defense, the Smith-Morra Gambit, the Max Lange Attack, the Colle System, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, the Paulsen Variation, the Damiano Defense, and so on.But most chess players don't ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Even more of the people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You may know the names already: the Italian Game, the Cambridge Springs Defense, the Smith-Morra Gambit, the Max Lange Attack, the Colle System, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, the Paulsen Variation, the Damiano Defense, and so on.But most chess players don't
... Read more
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Chess Tactics & Move Prediction

Beginners Guide to Strategies and Basics Opening and Closing Tactics! Learn How to Visualize the Game and Predict Your Opponent’s Intentions!

by Magnus Fisher ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide ... Read more

$23.32 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide
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Online-Schach für Amateur- und Hobbyspieler

2. aktualisierte Auflage

by Stefan Breuer, Stefan Breuer ...

Narrated by Stefan Breuer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

Schach im Internet boomt! Millionen Amateur- und Hobbyspielern spielen Schach online rund um die Uhr, kämpfen in Turnieren um Sieg und Ranglistenpunkte. Auch Welt- und Großmeister nutzen immer mehr diese neue Form des Schachspielens. Stefan Breuer, selbst passionierter Amateurspieler und Arena Grandmaster (AGM), beleuchtet die verschiedenen Aspekte des Online-Schachs und spart auch Themen wie den ... Read more

$6.87 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Schach im Internet boomt! Millionen Amateur- und Hobbyspielern spielen Schach online rund um die Uhr, kämpfen in Turnieren um Sieg und Ranglistenpunkte. Auch Welt- und Großmeister nutzen immer mehr diese neue Form des Schachspielens. Stefan Breuer, selbst passionierter Amateurspieler und Arena Grandmaster (AGM), beleuchtet die verschiedenen Aspekte des Online-Schachs und spart auch Themen wie den
... Read more
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The Moves that Matter

A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life

by Jonathan Rowson ...

Narrated by Jonathan Rowson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 20 min

Bloomsbury presents The Moves that Matter written and read by Jonathan Rowson.'A powerfully unconventional and mind-expanding book ... A generous, nuanced and witty meditation on confronting the challenges life throws at us all' Oliver Burkeman, author of The AntidoteRefined and perfected throughout human history, chess has long been a touchstone for shrewd tacticians and master strategists. But ... Read more

$22.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Moves that Matter written and read by Jonathan Rowson.'A powerfully unconventional and mind-expanding book ... A generous, nuanced and witty meditation on confronting the challenges life throws at us all' Oliver Burkeman, author of The AntidoteRefined and perfected throughout human history, chess has long been a touchstone for shrewd tacticians and master strategists. But
... Read more
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De partizaan

In het spionnenspel telt elke zet

by Patrick Worrall ...

Narrated by Jamie Grant ...

Unabridged

13 hours 47 min

De partizaan van Patrick Worrall is dé historische spionagethriller die je meesleept van Cambridge tot in de groezelige krochten van Moskou, van het oostfront in de Tweede Wereldoorlog tot de bloedstollende Koude Oorlog. Yulia en Michael, twee jonge wonderkinderen aan weerszijden van het IJzeren Gordijn, ontmoeten elkaar op een schaaktoernooi in Londen. Ze weten het nog niet, maar ze staan op het ... Read more

$38.41 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

De partizaan van Patrick Worrall is dé historische spionagethriller die je meesleept van Cambridge tot in de groezelige krochten van Moskou, van het oostfront in de Tweede Wereldoorlog tot de bloedstollende Koude Oorlog. Yulia en Michael, twee jonge wonderkinderen aan weerszijden van het IJzeren Gordijn, ontmoeten elkaar op een schaaktoernooi in Londen. Ze weten het nog niet, maar ze staan op het
... Read more

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