The Chess Queen

by Maria D. Georgiou

FBT review:

Are you a fan of indie book titles? Looking for your next inspiring read? Look no further than "The Chess Queen" by Maria D. Georgiou. Set in the tenth century, this historical fiction takes you on a captivating journey with Theophano, a young woman forced to navigate a foreign and hostile land. Facing insults, challenges, and danger, Theophano must find the strength to survive. Inspired by the life of a Greek Byzantine queen who influenced European civilization, this novel weaves history and myth together, offering a unique and engaging story. If you're seeking a gripping tale with strong female characters and a touch of mystery, "The Chess Queen" is the perfect read for you. Get your copy on Amazon.com now.

Publisher Description:

Theophano is a young woman living a peaceful and sheltered life among people who love her. Her father raises her as an equal to his sons and his only ambition for her is to be happy. However, everything will suddenly change when she is forced to move to a distant and inhospitable foreign land where she will have to face insults, challenges, and grave dangers. Will she find the strength to survive, or will she be lost in the darkness of the Middle Ages among people who hate her?
This novel is set in the second half of the tenth century (950-999) and moves between history and myth. It follows a basic historical framework, but most of it is fiction. My inspiration was the life of a great Greek Byzantine woman who became queen of a big Western Empire and managed to influence European civilization like no other. She was the woman that became the Queen of chess.