Loot

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'Loot held me spellbound from the first page...an expertly-plotted, deeply affecting novel ' Maggie O'Farrell

An epic tale of plundered treasure, savage empire, lasting love and a young man's dream to make his mark on the world.

Meet Abbas. Woodcarver, toy maker, dreamer. Abbas is seventeen when he is whisked…

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1 author picked Loot as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Tina Athaide

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Set in the eighteenth century, with a rich cast of characters and an intriguing plot, this book was a feast!

I stumbled upon Tania James’ book at the airport and devoured more than half of it during the three-hour flight home. The story interweaves romance and adventure and serves as a “sliding door” into the lasting impact of colonialism.

The hero of the story is seventeen-year-old Abbas, the finest woodcarver in his hometown of Mysore, India. He is snatched up by the sultan to work with a master French watchmaker to create an unforgettable automaton to celebrate the return of…

From Tina's 3 favorite reads in 2023.