The Chess Machine by Robert Lohr
A review
The Chess Machine by Robert Lohr (translated by Anthea Bell) is a thriller with the (in)famous chess-playing machine at its core. Around the legend of this ?chess machine?, which was actually a hoax, Robert Lohr presents an immensely enjoyable tale of politics, deceit and tragedy.
The Chess Machine tracks the adventures of a human being, whose curious mix of talents is exploited by another brilliant man to create a marvel to amaze the world. Keeping up the appearances proves challenging and plans soon go awry.