The Chess Queen: codex 1 by Maria D Georgiou
Theophano is a young woman living a peaceful and sheltered life among people who love her. Her father raises her as an equal to his sons and his only ambition for her is to be happy. However, everything will suddenly change when she is forced to move to a distant and inhospitable foreign land where she will have to face insults, challenges, and grave dangers. Will she find the strength to survive, or will she be lost in the darkness of the Middle Ages among people who hate her?
This novel is set in the second half of the tenth century (950-999) and moves between history and myth. It follows a basic historical framework, but most of it is fiction. My inspiration was the life of a great Greek Byzantine woman who became queen of a big Western Empire and managed to influence European civilization like no other. She was the woman that became the Queen of chess.
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Author Bio:
My name is Maria D. Georgiou. My father passed away when I was young, leaving a profound gap in my life. Growing up on a farm, I developed a love for animals, nature, and everyday people. I hold fond memories of my childhood, which I consider the foundation of a balanced life. My two children are now growing up in the city—a place I find both fascinating and complex.
I was fortunate to have excellent teachers who taught me to appreciate myself, along with my mistakes. Although I studied journalism, my greatest passion is history. Alongside my husband and children, I have traveled extensively, gaining an education that surpasses even the best universities. My life motto is inspired by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle: “To train the mind without training the heart is worthless.”