The Last of Earth

“The Last of Earth rises before centuries of European fantasies about Tibet and unearths an expansive, untold story. Deepa Anappara has walked beyond the edges of history to craft this astounding and necessary novel.”—Tsering Yangzom Lama, author of We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies

“A riveting novel that takes on the hubris of exploration, the pursuit of immortality, and the abiding nature of love and friendship . . . Exquisitely written and carefully plotted, this book is a triumph.”—Laila Lalami, author of The Dream Hotel

“Imagined with heart-stopping precision and breathtaking scope, The Last of Earth cuts a bold path for a new vision of history and humanity through a story full of big, old-fashioned adventure. . . . A suspenseful odyssey that will remake how its readers understand time, power, and love.”—V. V. Ganeshananthan, author of Brotherless Night

“This bold retelling of imperial adventurers crossing in disguise into mid-nineteenth century Tibet evokes the mesmerizing beauty and vastness of the Tibetan plateau to produce a stunning conclusion where both deliverance and repentance are untenable. The Last of Earth is an astonishingly gripping story.”—Tsering Wangmo Dhompa, author of Coming Home to Tibet

“An immersive journey into the heart of late nineteenth-century Tibet. Like the mountains the characters travel through, The Last of Earth is best read with a meditative-like attention to detail and rewards those who linger to appreciate its masterful evocation of time and place. This deeply considered and powerful novel showcases Anappara’s immense storytelling prowess.”—Melissa Fu, author of Peach Blossom Spring

“A bold and expressive work of storytelling . . . Lovers of romance and adventure will be carried away by its powerful dramatic currents; students of history will savor the texture of the Himalayas’ storied past.”—Daniel Light, author of The White Ladder