'Loot held me spellbound from the first page...an expertly-plotted, deeply affecting novel ' Maggie O’Farrell ‘A cinematic novel of empire, colonialism and romance’ GUARDIAN WONDER Under orders from the ruler of Mysore, young toymaker Abbas has created a spectacular mechanical tiger, unlike anything the world has ever seen. LOVE Abbas’ achievement opens up the opportunity of a new life, but most importantly it leads him to Jehanne, a determined young woman with ambitions of her own. WAR When British soldiers ransack the city in April 1799, Abbas’s precious creation is looted, lost to the Empire. Now he and Jehane must embark on an extraordinary quest across the seas to Europe, to reclaim his legacy. ‘Vivid and witty’ Observer ‘Highly recommended’ Mail on Sunday *LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWN AWARD*