The Tiger's Wife

In this New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist debut, Téa Obreht explores the intricacies of family and loss through the eyes of Natalia, a young doctor in a post-war Balkan country. As she seeks to uncover the truth behind her grandfather's mysterious death, Natalia delves into his beloved copy of The Jungle Book and the tales he once shared about “the deathless man” and the elusive legend of the tiger’s wife. Combining magical realism with rich family lore, this captivating narrative establishes Obreht as a powerful new voice in contemporary literature.