Nush and the Stolen Emerald
Jasbinder Bilan
£7.99
Description
A stunning new historical children’s novel from Costa
Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird.
Anushka is furious. As princess of an Indian kingdom, she has
watched the British East India Company take land and her family’s
most divine jewel – an emerald the size of an apple.
So when her father, the Maharaja, decides to visit Queen Victoria
at Buckinham Palace, Nush goes too – determined to bring
back the gem that can heal her country.
A fabulous new historical direction from Costa-winning
and Waterstones-shortlisted author, Jasbinder Bilan.
Themes of colonialism and identity, mixed with an action-packed
royal mystery.
PRAISE FOR JASBINDER BILAN:
‘A gorgeous sumptuous read from a master storyteller.’
HANNAH GOLD
‘A light-filled, huge-hearted delight.’ KATHERINE
RUNDEL
‘Atmospheric, dreamy, charged with wonder and menace, loss,
sorrow and delight.’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
‘Beautifully written, richly atmospheric and touchingly
spiritual.’ DAILY MAIL
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