by Claire North
First published 2019
In the secret Gameshouse, players gamble with their lives, risking all to win unimaginable prizes. Three rivals—a novice, a master, and a grandmaster—navigate this hidden world, where the stakes are life itself. As they compete across history, their choices echo through the centuries, shaping empires and determining the fates of millions. But in the Gameshouse, the only way to win is to survive.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, rivals-to-lovers
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century, 21st-Century
320 pages · Paperback · Orbit