by Daniel Pratt
First published 2020
In the glittering world of 19th-century Russian aristocracy, a young officer named Surin is drawn into a high-stakes game of cards. Desperate to clear his family's mounting debts, he seeks out the legendary Countess, rumored to hold the secret to an unbeatable gambling strategy. But as Surin is pulled deeper into the Countess's world, he finds himself entangled in a web of obsession, deception, and the dark powers of the mystical "Queen of Spades." With his very life on the line, Surin must outwit his cunning opponent and confront the ghosts of his past.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: deception, obsession
Kindle · Open Road Media