Description
In an alternate 1889 Paris transformed by industry, empire, and the dazzling Exposition Universelle, a wealthy hotelier and treasure hunter assembles a gifted team to pursue a dangerous ancient artifact. Their quest leads through elaborate puzzles, hidden histories, and rival factions, testing the bonds between a historian, engineer, dancer, and spy as they navigate a city built on secrets. Blending witty banter, intricate world-building, and high-stakes adventure, the novel explores identity, loyalty, race, class, and the enduring consequences of colonialism. The result is an enchanting, atmospheric fantasy that reimagines the Belle Époque through a richly diverse cast and a thrilling heist narrative.
Available Editions
paperback
St. Martin's Press
Published Jan 1, 2019
399 pages
ISBN: 9781250144560
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi.