Nush and the Stolen Emerald New by Jasbinder Bilan (author) (UK edition)

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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.’ KATHERINERUNDEL

‘Atmospheric, dreamy, charged with wonder and menace, loss, sorrow and delight.’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

‘Beautifully written, richly atmospheric and touchingly spiritual.’ DAILY MAIL

Our May 2024 Ages 11+ Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for age 11+ is Nush and the Stolen Emerald by the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird, Jasbinder Bilan. 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 Buckingham Palace, Nush goes too – determined to bring back the gem that can heal her country.

This fabulous new historical novel explores difficult themes such as colonialism and identity, alongside an action-packed royal mystery. Beautiful and atmospheric writing from Jasbinder Bilan brings this stunning and important story to life. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.