Books like The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

Set in the bustling, industrializing city of Paris during the 1889 Exposition Universelle, The Gilded Wolves follows the wealthy hotelier and treasure hunter Séverin Montagnet‑Alarie. Confronted by the powerful, enigmatic Order of Babel, Séverin is tasked with retrieving a buried relic that may alter the course of history. To accomplish this, he assembles a team of unlikely specialists: an engineer indebted to the world, a historian exiled from his homeland, a dancer whose past is shrouded in danger, and a trusted ally who may not be betrayer by blood. Together, they venture into the glittering yet perilous heart of Paris, where ancient secrets lie hidden beneath modern progress. The narrative weaves elements of magic, historical intrigue, and adventure, centering on the discovery of buried treasure and the moral implications of wielding inherited power.

First publish date: 2019