This story is a snapshot of a manâs life. It is the tale of some of the highs and lows of Claude Vincentâs long existence while being this side of the grass.
Within these pages Claude meets with a sinister stranger named âBlack Hat Royâ who challenges him to a game of chess. As their battle on the chessboard
progresses, Claude in his mindâs eye revisits his past life.
Claudeâs life story includes travel, adventure, hard won gains, loses, and romance.
It is a tale that concludes with message of advice that we all may well consider.