The Gaming Room

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Pub Date 17 Jul 2020 | Archive Date 10 May 2021

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Description

Two men from two different eras, united by a passion for making money

In eighteenth century Paris, John Law aspires to become Banker for the French monarchy, currying the favour of Louis XIV by bartering the affections of his wife and partner, Katherine.

In twenty-first century London, his descendant, Theo, orchestrates the movement of money around the Dark Web for the Russian mafia and a cash-strapped Vatican. 

For both men, no wager is too high because all life is a gamble.

The Gaming Room is a fast-moving, time-shifting fusion of history, romance and psychological thriller. The stories converge when the two of them play out a final, fateful game of cards in decadent eighteenth century Venice. There, as the flood waters rise, they learn the true price of winning at all costs . . .

Two men from two different eras, united by a passion for making money

In eighteenth century Paris, John Law aspires to become Banker for the French monarchy, currying the favour of Louis XIV by...


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ISBN 9798650427186
PRICE £11.99 (GBP)

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After a slow start, this book really picked up the pace. The plot spans two protagonists and two eras and does it very well. Not confusing, the book makes you engage with the characters so well that it is easy to follow the story lines. Not particularly likeable, the protagonists manage to spark enough interest that you genuinely do feel a stake in their fate. The book also presents a different world (to me anyway) with a context of money laundering, financial politics and the fine ethical line when it comes to creating wealth.

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Good stuff. This is a well-written tale that is innovative and interesting. It has great pacing and will keep readers engaged with great writing and interesting characters. The author has a great imagination and it's not full display here. Recommended.

I really appreciate the ARC for review!!

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One word can amply describe this novel as well as any number of sentences I compose in my review: 'Epic'.
John Law and Theo Law, separated by three centuries, but their stories echo across the years with a sweeping arc of financial shenanigans old and new.
The writing is flawless, gripping and impressive. The large cast of characters are all beautifully observed.
One of my favourite novels of all time is Les Miserables. The Gaming Room is just as readable and enjoyable.
Venice, sinking under acqua alta has never been more vividly evoked.

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Sorry I didn't get to read it before the time ran out. I didnt know you couldnt renew once archived. I was looking forward to reading it aswell. I slso didn't know books archieved then.

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