The Clockwork Queen
(Author) Peter BunzlSophie must play the role of the Clockwork Queen in order to free her father in this page-turning historical adventure from Cogheart author Peter Bunzl. Chess prodigy Sophie Peshka inherited her love of the game from her grandmaster father. But now that he has been imprisoned in the dungeons of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg by powerful Empress Catherine the Great, Sophie must use all her strategic skill and cunning to help him escape. Part of Sophie's plan involves an incredible chess-playing automaton called the Clockwork Queen, but will the Queen be able to outwit the Empress in a game where the stakes are a matter of life and death?
Peter Bunzl
Peter Bunzl is a British author known for his middle-grade steampunk series, "Cogheart." His intricate storytelling and vivid world-building have captivated readers of all ages. Bunzl's work combines elements of mystery, adventure, and friendship, creating a unique and engaging reading experience that has earned him critical acclaim in the literary world.
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