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Loot charts the sprawling fictional journey of an actual historical artefact across two centuries (eighteenth and nineteenth), eight different narrative perspectives (from an Indian sultan to a British seaman), and four geographic backdrops (India, the open seas, France, and England). Unfortunately I think the immense scope is the reason why this story did not make more of an impact on me.

I think this would have been far more compelling if it had focused solely on the Indian segment, as the voices of Abbas and Lucien Du Leze felt the most authentic and the story the most distinctive. By attempting to weave together so many characters and narratives, the book sacrificed depth, making it difficult to truly connect with any of the players. While it’s undeniably a well-written piece of historical fiction, it ultimately falls short of delivering the kind of magic that leaves a lasting impression.