A betrayed woman facing death, a most unlikely hero, and a sarcastic talking white tiger in colonial-era India come together in a magical story within a story.  Antonia Michaelis' masterfully crafted tale moves seamlessly from reality to fantasy as it reveals the profound power of story.

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Published by Amulet Books, an imprint of Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Originally published in German in 2005 as "Tigermond."

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