{"product_id":"das-terlingen-the-sponsor-part-ii-the-marostica-chess-festival-under-attack","title":"Das\/Terlingen: The Sponsor Part II - The Marostica Chess Festival Under Attack (paperback)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLiterary thriller intertwining chess, organized crime, and Italian history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sponsor Part II by Fred Das and Jeroen Terlingen continues the story of Godfried Vos and blind detective Gino Cancellara as they uncover a Mafia plot targeting the prestigious Marostica chess festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis literary thriller weaves together chess, suspense, and Italian history against the backdrop of post-World War II Italy. The narrative explores hidden chapters involving secret societies, organised crime networks, and the lasting impact of fascism and the Allied occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its gripping mystery, the novel incorporates detailed chess game analyses and authentic Italian recipes, offering readers a layered experience that appeals to those interested in chess, history, and crime fiction alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuation of The Sponsor series featuring protagonists with shared passions for chess, history, and cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigation into the Fourth Mafia and its European drug-trafficking operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of Italy's clandestine networks, including P2 Masonic lodge and the Gladio intelligence structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChess game analyses with full annotations provided in a dedicated appendix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Italian dishes and recipes woven into the narrative and documented separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackdrop of World War II history and its ongoing consequences in modern Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA multilayered thriller that combines crime investigation with intellectual depth, appealing equally to chess enthusiasts, history readers, and those drawn to literary suspense.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to have read The Sponsor Part I to understand this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sponsor Part II is the second book in the series and follows directly from the first novel. While it can be read independently, having read Part I will provide fuller context for the characters and their investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the chess game analyses like, and how much chess knowledge do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novel features chess games analysed in detail in a dedicated appendix. You do not need to be an experienced player to enjoy the book; the chess elements enhance the narrative without requiring advanced understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this primarily a chess book or a thriller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a literary thriller first and foremost. Chess, Italian history, and cuisine are woven into the story as thematic elements that add atmosphere and emotional depth, rather than the primary focus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New in Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57994489233790,"sku":"9789083616483","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/lxdasts2g.jpg?v=1788948154","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/das-terlingen-the-sponsor-part-ii-the-marostica-chess-festival-under-attack","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}