A young Polish resistance worker, imprisoned in Auschwitz as a political prisoner, plays chess in exchange for her life, and in doing so fights to bring the man who destroyed her family to justice.

Left at Riddik cafe

Caught today at Riddik Cafe.

A terrific debut novel. It is fast-paced, the structure and ending executed beautifully. Be warned; it is an emotional read, as one is transported to this horrendous time and place.

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Caught today at Cafe130.

The book is an historical novel about survival, about war and justice, about friendship and love, and, of course, about chess.A good emotive read.