The Rebel and the Thief

Praise

“An epic love story between two people against astronomical odds. Universal in scope, stunning, powerful, and radiant in execution. The fight that both Niri and Mary must undertake for their survival is inextricably woven into their fight for love. I fell hard for this pair of compassionate misfits. I was with them every step of the way.” —Weike Wang, author of Joan Is Okay

“In The Rebel and the Thief, Sendker’s lush storytelling captures courage and sacrifice against the greatest of odds as Niri and Mary, young lovers from different worlds, embark on a journey of selflessness and survival. 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, bestselling author of When We Let Go

“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 set during a global pandemic in a nonspecific location. Its themes are universal even though we see the specific impact of the disease on one young man. He is confronted with the moral challenge that all people face on planet Earth: accept the suffering brought about by humanmade systems of oppression and privilege—or break the rules to alleviate some of that suffering. As in life, there are no simple answers in this story, only difficult choices to be made.” —Laila Ibrahim, bestselling author of Yellow Crocus

Praise for The Art of Hearing Heartbeats:

“A lush tale of romance and family set in mid-twentieth-century Burma…beautiful…bound to enchant readers.” —Booklist

“Magical…It’s stories like The Art of Hearing Heartbeats that show how our very existence is important…What a gift that is.” —Huffington Post

“Brilliant…Sendker’s novel proves to be a love story of the most masterful variety…Coupled with an unusual glimpse into the Burma of the 1950s and today, readers will delight in the emotional power of Sendker’s storytelling.” —Shelf Awareness

“No matter what I even attempt to say, I can’t possibly capture the absolute magic of this book. Like a spell, it haunts. Like love, it’s going to endure.” —Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You