26 Knots

A CBC BEST BOOK OF 2019

A crackling debut, 26 Knots starts with a fire and never stops smouldering.

Grand in scope, spare in execution, and lush in language, 26 Knots is a fable-like tale of love, obsession, and everything in between. Araceli loves Adrien. Adrien loves Pnlope. Pnlope marries Gabriel, who is tormented by the search for the father he never knew. Set in Montreal, but spiralling out across Canada, Bindu Suresh's debut novel deftly reveals the devastating consequences of betrayal and commitment, of grief and hope.

"Such a good read. Fast. And rich and dark and passionate. SO MANY FEELS."--Jael Richardson, CBC Radio's Q Book Columnist

One of the most striking Canadian literary debuts of the year.--Montreal Gazette