The Recurring Cast
The Eight book 1 · 1988

The Eight

In 1972, Catherine Velis, a computer expert, is sent to Algeria and drawn into a hunt for the pieces of a legendary chess set. In 1790, Mireille, a young novice in a French abbey, helps scatter the same pieces as the Revolution breaks out.

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Book facts

Author
Katherine Neville
Series
The Eight, book 1 of 2
Published
1988
Setting
Set in various places
Characters charted
2
Chart confidence
High

Who is in The Eight

2 recurring or key characters from Katherine Neville’s chart. Introduces Catherine Velis and Mireille.

Lead 2

  • Catherine VelisFirst appearanceComputer expert sent to Algeria in 1972
  • MireilleFirst appearanceFrench novice in the Revolution who hides the chess set