The Rhino Keeper

"Poignant and tender, this impeccably researched novel marks Forsberg as a writer to watch. A captivating debut you'll never forget."

-Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain

"A heart-wrenching tale of a man and his beloved rhinoceros, The Rhino Keeper is both a historical mystery and a tale of old-world adventure, reminding us that even the wishes we take to our grave may someday come true after all."

- Sarah Penner, NYT Bestselling Author of The Lost Apothecary and The London S©ance Society  

"Rich with adventure, historical detail, and love of all kinds, The Rhino Keeper is an enchanting true story. Readers of Forsberg's accomplished debut will find their hearts expanded with each page they turn."

-Molly Greeley, author of Marvelous

"Jillian Forsberg has crafted a masterful tale of mystery, love, and the magic of discovery. In The Rhino Keeper she takes a compassionate look at history while simultaneously weaving in a modern-day story. And how can anyone resist a tale about a rhinoceros named Clara and the salty seaman who loves her?"

- Elizabeth R. Andersen, author of The Alewives

"A charming page turner perfect for animal and history lovers alike." 

- Diana Giovinazzo, author of Antoinette's Sister 

"An absorbing delight from start to finish, readers will be pulling for the central characters, past and present, as we follow in Clara's outsize footsteps to discover her history and final fate. Jillian Forsberg is deeply engaged in this remarkable story and, after reading The Rhino Keeper, you will be, too."

- Glynis Ridley, author of Clara's Grand Tour: Travels with a Rhinoceros in Eighteenth-Century Europe