First published 2008
A king's gift of an elephant to the Archduchess of Austria sets off a treacherous journey across 18th-century Europe. The elephant and its mahout brave the dangers of nature, war, and royal whims as they trek through unfamiliar lands. In the face of every obstacle, the unbreakable bond between man and beast is the only hope for their survival.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, travel, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: man-vs-nature, unbreakable-bond
Setting: Austria, Portugal, Vienna (Austria)
Period: 16th Century
224 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books