Loot: A novel

Loot is a captivating historical novel that follows the journey of Abbas, a young artist from India, as he navigates the complexities of war, displacement, emigration, and the elusive mechanical tiger he helps create for Tipu Sultan's palace.

With expertly-plotted twists and turns, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat as Abbas faces challenges that mirror the vicissitudes of nations and dynasties ravaged by war across India and Europe.

Working alongside the legendary French clockmaker Lucien du Leze, Abbas hones his craft, learns French, and meets Jehanne, the daughter of a French expatriate.

But when Du Leze is finally permitted to return home to Rouen, he invites Abbas to come along as his apprentice.

However, by the time Abbas travels to Europe, Tipu's palace has been looted by British forces, and the tiger automaton has disappeared.

To prove himself, Abbas must retrieve the tiger from an estate in the English countryside, where it is displayed in a collection of plundered art.

With its unique blend of historical fiction, adventure, and romance, Loot is a wildly inventive and irresistible feat of storytelling that will leave you spellbound.