The Chess Player, Bertina Henrichs

Can a game turn a woman's life upside down? Hard to believe. On the island of Naxos, backgammon players are legion, but no woman has ever approached the black and white pieces. As for those on a chessboard, don't even think about it! However, for Eleni, caught in a life without excitement or extravagance, the world's oldest game will be the beginning of an adventure that will lead her to emancipation.