Lot #34: The Tiger Claw by Shauna Singh Baldwin (Paperback, Vintage Canada 2005)

The Tiger Claw by Shauna Singh Baldwin (Paperback, Vintage Canada 2005) • The Tiger Claw by Shauna Singh Baldwin (Paperback, 2005) - Giller Prize Finalist • Title: The Tiger Claw • Author: Shauna Singh Baldwin • Publisher: Vintage Canada (Toronto, ON) • Publication Date: July 26, 2005 • Format: Paperback • Pages: 592 pages • ISBN-10: 0676976212 • ISBN-13: 978-0676976212 • Dimensions: Approx. 8 x 5.25 x 1.5 inches (20.3 x 13.3 x 3.8 cm) • Weight: Approx. 1.09 lbs (493 g) • Language: English • Genre: Historical Fiction / WWII Espionage / Spy Thriller Book Description & Synopsis Up for auction is a paperback edition of the critically acclaimed historical novel The Tiger Claw by Shauna Singh Baldwin. This gripping story was short-listed for the prestigious 2004 Giller Prize. Synopsis: Inspired by the real life of Allied secret agent Noor Inayat Khan (codename "Madeleine"), The Tiger Claw is an extraordinary story of love, espionage, and resistance in Nazi-occupied France. The narrative follows Noor’s dangerous journey working as a wireless operator, her underground search for her captured Jewish lover, Armand, and her subsequent imprisonment. Concurrently, the story follows her brother Kabir's post-war search through Europe's displaced persons camps to uncover her fate. Condition Report • Overall Condition: Used (Note: Update this based on the book's exact state, e.g., Very Good / Good / Acceptable). • Cover: Shows light shelf wear around the corners and edges. Spine has minor creasing from reading. No major tears. • Pages: Clean text, tight binding, and no loose pages. No highlighting, underlining, or marginalia observed. • Defects: Minor surface scuffs/glare lines on the laminate cover typical for a read paperback Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}