Loot

"Loot by Tania James is a treasure that chronicles the journey of a wooden musical tiger and its makers from Mysore, India, to Rouen, France, to England. It tells the story of Abbas, a woodcarver who wishes to create something that outlives him. It’s based on real history and speculates about the makers of Tipu’s Tiger, which is currently exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Its unusual premise and unforgettable heist will completely wrap you up in its world. Masterful, hilarious and moving, it’s a story that you can easily lose yourself in."