This is the story of a Jewish child who was forced to grow up without love. An ordinary, anonymous boy who was looking forward to celebrating his bar mitzvah, which was never going to happen. The world he knew crumbled before his eyes. He had to fight every day, in the Nazi extermination camps, for his inherent right, existence even in the most difficult circumstances.
Who wouldn’t want to live in early 19th century London, with balls and parties? Rebecca Sheridan would love it, because the twenty-first century is too cramped for her: hectic life, no personal space and boyfriend: zero. Is it possible that no one knows how to attract a girl? She likes to participate in events where the customs of the English aristocracy of the 19th century are relived. During one of them, something inexplicable happens: Rebecca finds herself in London in 1816…
After being left an orphan, at the age of eight, Beth Harmon is sent to an orphanage. Soon, there, she discovers two ways to escape the gloom of the environment: play chess and take the small green pills given to the children to keep them under control. But soon, it becomes clear that she has an extraordinary talent in chess and as she progresses towards the top of the rankings, she creates for herself the opportunity for a new life. Yet she can never defeat her desire for self-destruction. Alcohol and drugs will become part of her life. For Beth, the risk is more important than just winning or losing.