""A Set of Chessmen"" is a novel written by Richard Marsh, first published in 1897. The story revolves around a set of chessmen, each with its own unique character and personality. The chessmen come to life and engage in a battle of wits and strategy, much like a game of chess. The main character, Mr. Richard Bellingham, is a collector of antique chess sets and becomes embroiled in the chessmen's world when he acquires this particular set. As he delves...