The Gilded Wolves
A Novel
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4.3 • 64 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
*AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
From New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi comes The Gilded Wolves, a novel set in Paris during a time of extraordinary change--one that is full of mystery, decadence, and dangerous desires...
No one believes in them. But soon no one will forget them.
It's 1889. The city is on the cusp of industry and power, and the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up ancient secrets. Here, no one keeps tabs on dark truths better than treasure-hunter and wealthy hotelier Séverin Montagnet-Alarie. When the elite, ever-powerful Order of Babel coerces him to help them on a mission, Séverin is offered a treasure that he never imagined: his true inheritance.
To hunt down the ancient artifact the Order seeks, Séverin calls upon a band of unlikely experts: An engineer with a debt to pay. A historian banished from his home. A dancer with a sinister past. And a brother in arms if not blood.
Together, they will join Séverin as he explores the dark, glittering heart of Paris. What they find might change the course of history--but only if they can stay alive.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this spellbinding series opener from Chokshi (A Crown of Wishes), Tower of Babel shards hidden around the world radiate energy that gifted individuals can use to "Forge" magically manipulate mind and matter. In 1879, S verin Montagnet-Alarie attempted to assume his dead father's position within the Order that protects Europe's Babel fragment; instead, the Order excommunicated him for having mixed blood. Now, in 1889, S verin runs Paris's illustrious L'Eden Hotel while working with a diverse crew of talented teenage rogues (a bisexual Spanish-Filipino historian, a Polish-Jewish engineer, an Indian cabaret star who can read objects' histories) to steal Forged treasures from those who spurned him. When an Order Patriarch named Hypnos tries to bribe S verin into staging a dangerous heist by offering to help him reclaim his birthright, S verin refuses until Hypnos threatens to kill his friends. Evocative writing, sumptuous set pieces, and vividly sketched, authentically flawed characters distinguish this immersive tale of found family and star-crossed romance. Kaleidoscopic narration complements the intricate, high-stakes plot and allows Chokshi to showcase numerous aspects of her richly imagined universe all the way to the closing cliff-hanger. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
Such a great mix of history and fantasy
This was great! Such a story, so involved. Loved the characters! Loved the romance always teetering on the edge. Great world building. I loved the author’s mix of history with fantasy! Great characters with very different personalities! I cannot wait for the next in this series!
the antisemitism....
....yikes. imagine being a “woke” author and making your evil characters barely veiled antisemitic stereotypes. literally using a rotated star of david for their symbol.
Great Read
Really love this universe