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Chapter 1. Eight-year-old Beth Harmon is orphaned when her mother dies in a car crash; she then moves into the Methuen Home in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Methuen is a strict and tense place for Beth, but she finds respite in the tranquilizers distributed by the orphanage staff to keep the girls calm. Beth also befriends an older girl, Jolene.
The Queen's Gambit: A Novel. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Engaging and fast-paced, this gripping coming-of-age novel of chess, feminism, and addiction speeds to a conclusion as elegant and...
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Rosetta Books, Sep 29, 2014 - Fiction - 243 pages. Netflix’s most watched limited series to date! The thrilling novel of one young woman’s journey through the worlds of chess and drug addiction....
Dec 15, 2020 · Instant Purchase. PICK UP IN STORE. Check Availability at Nearby Stores. Overview. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Engaging and fast-paced, this gripping coming-of-age novel of chess, feminism, and addiction speeds to a conclusion as elegant and satisfying as a mate in four. Now a highly acclaimed, award-winning Netflix series.
Feb 28, 1983 · 5-Minute Listen. Playlist. Noah Adams speaks with author Walter Tevis about his novel The Queen's Gambit. Tevis tells the story of orphan Beth Harmon, her struggle with addiction and her...
Jan 1, 1983 · The Queen's Gambit Hardcover – January 1, 1983. by Walter Tevis (Author) 4.7 22,915 ratings. See all formats and editions. Orphan Beth Harmon overcomes her fears and shyness by learning to play chess and, over the years, improves her game to become national champion and to play the world grandmasters. Report an issue with this product or seller.
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