Zugzwang. Ronan Bennett

Set in St. Petersburg in 1914, this historical thriller follows Dr Otto Spethmann, a psychoanalyst who becomes entangled in a web of murder and political intrigue on the eve of the Russian Revolution. As he treats a brilliant chess master suffering from a breakdown, Spethmann must navigate a city boiling with social unrest and secret police.

The novel's title, a chess term meaning a situation where a player is forced to move even though it will disadvantage them, perfectly mirrors the precarious positions of its characters. It is an atmospheric blend of a psychological mystery and a historical epic, capturing a world on the brink of total transformation.

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