Abbas is a teenager who does woodworking in 18
th
century India, alongside his brothers and his father. His talent for making beautiful toys has come
to the attention of the local ruler, despite Abbas’s father’s disdain for such
trivial pursuits. Soon Abbas finds
himself employed to carve a large tiger that will also roar and play music; a
French clockmaker named Du Leze will supply the sound effects. This collaboration launches Abbas on an
unexpected life of adventure that includes a deadly battle, a sea voyage, an
attempted heist, and a conflagration. I
devoured this novel that features a variety of settings, an eventful plot, and
charming characters. Who could ask for
more? Plus, although the characters here
are fictional, the tiger that was created for a sultan actually does exist and
is currently on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. I must add a visit there to my bucket list.
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