If everything in your life was based on a lie
would you risk it all to tell the truth?
The Betrayals by Bridget Collins is a captivating and intricately woven novel that blends elements of fantasy, historical fiction, and literary drama. The story is set in an alternate, somewhat dystopian world where an ancient and mysterious contest called "The Grand Jeu" holds significant cultural and political importance.
The novel follows two main characters: Leo Martin, a disgraced politician who has been exiled from his government position and sent back to Montverre, the elite institution where he once studied "The Grand Jeu," and Claire Dryden, the first female Magister Ludi at Montverre. As Leo and Claire's lives intersect, the narrative delves into their pasts, uncovering secrets, rivalries, and betrayals that have shaped their paths.
The Grand Jeu itself is an enigmatic and almost mystical game that combines elements of music, mathematics, and philosophy, though its exact nature is deliberately left vague, adding to the novel's sense of mystery. The story is rich with themes of power, memory, identity, and the consequences of choices, all wrapped in a lush, atmospheric setting that Collins skillfully brings to life.
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Categories: Fiction