Téa Obreht Books

The author of THE TIGER'S WIFE returns with a story about a young girl and the mysterious residents of a luxury tower block in a dying world

THE NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE TIGER'S WIFEA man searching for a home he can't find. A woman bound to a home she can't leave.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • This debut novel from the author of Inland and The Morningside has been praised as “a thrilling beginning to what will certainly be a great literary career” (Elle) and is described as “spectacular” by Entertainment Weekly. With a literary voice that captivates, the narrative follows Natalia, a young doctor in a Balkan country healing from war, as she seeks to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s death. Her investigation leads her to his well-worn copy of The Jungle Book and the tales he shared about his encounters with “the deathless man.” Yet, the most extraordinary story is the one he never told her—the legend of the tiger’s wife. Blending family legend, loss, and love, the author has crafted a timeless narrative that showcases her as one of the most original voices of her generation. This work has been recognized as one of the best books of the year by numerous esteemed publications, solidifying its place in contemporary literature.

Sil und ihre Mutter fliehen in die versinkende Inselstadt Island City, wo die Mutter als Bergungstaucherin arbeitet. Im maroden Wohnturm «Morgenlicht» begegnen sie der geheimnisvollen Bezi Duras und einer neuen Freundin. Als die Mutter verschwindet, steht Sil vor der Entdeckung ihrer Vergangenheit. Téa Obreht schildert eine poetische Suche nach Wahrheit und Hoffnung.