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The Rebel and the Thief
- Author
- Jan-Philipp Sendker
- Narrator
- Vikas Adam
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 22 November 2022
- Run Time
- 8 hours 36 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
From the internationally bestselling author of The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, a moving tale of forbidden love and extraordinary courage in the face of disaster
Eighteen-year-old Niri and his family live a modest but secure life working in the villa of the wealthy Benzes. But when the pandemic comes, they are all let go, and left staring into the abyss of abject poverty. As their situation grows increasingly desperate, the once rule-abiding monastery student decides he won’t wait at the mercy of a corrupt, indifferent government, and rebels against his father’s resigned acceptance.
Sneaking through the locked-down city at night, past the military patrols, Niri returns to the villa to take what his family needs to survive. Waiting for him is his childhood friend—and the Benzes’ daughter—Mary, who has a bigger plan that will change their lives forever.
A universal story of love across social classes, The Rebel and the Thief poignantly shows how adversity can teach us what matters most: courage to resist, will to change, and unconditional trust in one another.
Critics Review
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“Vikas Adam skillfully narrates this atmospheric novel, portraying Niri and Mary as they grow from young and innocent adults into modern-day Robin Hoods.”
Library Journal (audio review)
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“This modern-day Robin Hood story captivates the most thoughtful readers, reminding us that hope is not lost and there is always good in the world.”
Rochelle B. Weinstein, author of When We Let Go
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“A love story, a coming-of-age novel, and a call to action. The Rebel and the Thief is a compelling tale of our time.”
Laila Ibrahim, bestselling author of Yellow Crocus
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Details
- Author
- Jan-Philipp Sendker
- Narrator
- Vikas Adam
- Duration
- 8 hours 36 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 November 2022
- ISBN
- 9798212032827
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Adventure fiction
Synopsis
From the internationally bestselling author of The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, a moving tale of forbidden love and extraordinary courage in the face of disasterEighteen-year-old Niri and his family live a modest but secure life working in the villa of the wealthy Benzes. But when the pandemic comes, they are all let go, and left staring into the abyss of abject poverty. As their situation grows increasingly desperate, the once rule-abiding monastery student decides he won’t wait at the mercy of a corrupt, indifferent government, and rebels against his father’s resigned acceptance.Sneaking through the locked-down city at night, past the military patrols, Niri returns to the villa to take what his family needs to survive. Waiting for him is his childhood friend—and the Benzes’ daughter—Mary, who has a bigger plan that will change their lives forever.A universal story of love across social classes, The Rebel and the Thief poignantly shows how adversity can teach us what matters most: courage to resist, will to change, and unconditional trust in one another.
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