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The Queen's Gambit

Irina Shapiro (2023-11-14)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWonderland #
Setting
CSM age14

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Time-Displaced

Synopsis

Will their homecoming spark happiness, or the ultimate sorrow...? Returning to the sanctuary of Everly Manor after years of exile, Neve and Hugo wish for nothing more than safety and tranquillity. When Neve gives birth to twins, it brings new joy and hope for their family. Contemplating the hidden timeslip passageway at Everly that has shaped their lives, Neve is astonished when a man she recognises from the 21st century stumbles through the magical gateway. But Simon's arrival sparks a terrible fear, because according to history, Hugo will be dead within the year... And then soldiers arrive to arrest and imprison Hugo for treason. Her world thrown into chaos once again, can Neve summon every ounce of courage and resilience to save her husband, or will she be engulfed by the seemingly insurmountable challenges in her path? A totally captivating and gripping timeslip novel. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Paula Brackston and Susanna Kearsley.

Tags

Historical FictionTime TravelFantasy RomanceHistorical Fantasy

Is The Queen's Gambit appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This time-travel romance involves imprisonment for treason, threats to life, and moderate peril as the heroine fights to save her husband. Romantic content remains mild with some kissing but no explicit scenes.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and imprisonment (see the full list above).

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the time-travel adventure and the race against history to save a beloved husband from execution.