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The Tiger ClawBy: Shauna Singh Baldwin Shauna Singh Baldwin first heard of the mysterious story of Noor Inayat Khan (codename Madeleine) at The Safe House, an espionage themed restaurant in Milwaukee. A former Dutch spy told her of the brave and beautiful Indo American woman who left her family in London, England to become a spy in Nazi occupied France during the Second World War. The story immediately intrigued Baldwin, inspiring her to travel to Europe, seek out
By: Shauna Singh BaldwinShauna Singh Baldwin first heard of the mysterious story of Noor Inayat Khan (codename Madeleine) at The Safe House, an espionage-themed restaurant in Milwaukee. A former Dutch spy told her of the brave and beautiful Indo-American woman who left her family in London, England to become a spy in Nazi-occupied France during the Second World War.
The story immediately intrigued Baldwin, inspiring her to travel to Europe, seek out the places where Noor lived, interview the people who knew her and discover more about the enigmatic woman. The Giller Prize finalist The Tiger Claw — Baldwin’ s follow-up novel to her award-winning What The Body Remembers — was born from the silences, conflicting stories and significant gaps she discovered along the way.
As the novel begins, we’re thrown into a bleak German prison cell with Noor, where she is shackled hand and foot and freezing from the winter’s cold. It is December 1943, the turning point in the war raging in Europe. Noor’s captor, Herr Vogel, allows her onionskin paper on which he directs her to write children’s stories. She does so, but also secretly writes letters to someone she addresses as “ma petite,” the spirit of the child she had conceived with Armand Rivkin, a French Jewish musician and the love of her life. Although she must keep the letters hidden from her captor, it is through these words to her unborn child, alternating with a thrilling third-person narrative, that we learn Noor’s courageous and heartbreaking story.
Noor’s mother is an American from Boston who married a Sufi musician and teacher from India. Growing up in France, Noor is extremely close with her liberal Muslim father, but when he dies, Noor’s conservative uncle Tajuddin and her brother Kabir govern the family.
Uncle Tajuddin and Kabir disapprove of Noor’s love for Armand, and as the men of the family in 1930s France, they have the legal right to stop her engagement. Noor is faced then with the choice between defying her family and turning against her heart. She stops seeing Armand, but is devastated and lonely. Once the war begins, Noor’s family heads to England while Armand’s family stays.
When Germany invades France, Noor despairs of ever seeing Armand again, until Kabir unwittingly introduces her to his new friend who is recruiting bilingual women for the resistance. Noor is offered training, and she accepts. She will help defeat the Germans, but her true purpose will be to find and reunite with Armand.
As a resistance agent, Noor trains to be a radio operator, taking on a second identity — Nora Baker — one of many names she will eventually assume. When she arrives in France, she plays Anne-Marie Régnier — a woman caring for her sick aunt — and to other spies in her resistance network, she is known as “Madeleine.”
She has secret rendezvous with other agents, transmits messages from various safe houses, and risks capture at every turn. She rents an apartment across the street from Drancy, the concentration camp where she knows Armand is being held. At great peril, she sends him a message — the tiger claw pendant she always wears for luck and courage.
Noor must wade her way through oppression and hypocrisy from all sides: h her beloved Armand could be killed by the Germans at any time; her French and British colleagues fight the occupation of France while Britain still occupies India; she learns of dark family secrets; and, one by one, members of the spy network are being ratted out by a double agent. Betrayal can come from anyone.
We know from the beginning that Noor will end up imprisoned, but who betrays her? Will she ever be released? Will Kabir find her? Will she and Armand be reunited? Baldwin paces the story like a nail-biting thriller, revealing only a little bit at a time.
The Tiger Claw is packed with complex characters riding the line between good and evil. In the end, it is the reader who must be the judge, and decide where he or she stands.
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★★★★★ 5
Highly recommended for any owner of a "Super Chewer."
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Title: Finally, toys that can actually withstand my Labrador’s jaws!
If you own a "power chewer," you know the struggle: you bring home a new toy, and within ten minutes, it’s shredded into a thousand pieces of foam and plastic. After going through countless toys that promised durability but failed within a day, I decided to give the WOWBALA 2-Pack Indestructible Dog Toys a try—and I am genuinely impressed.
The Durability Factor
The biggest selling point here is the material. These are made from high-density, food-grade nylon, and you can feel the quality the moment you take them out of the package. They are solid, heavy-duty, and have held up perfectly against my Lab’s relentless chewing. Even after a week of heavy use, there are only minor surface marks where his teeth have made contact, rather than the dangerous chunks that usually break off other toys.
Design & Engagement
The pack comes with two different shapes—a stick and a ring—which is a great variety. The curved, ergonomic design of the stick makes it very easy for my dog to hold between his paws while he chews, and the textured surface seems to really hit the spot for him. I’ve also noticed that it helps keep his breath fresh and his gums healthy since the texture acts almost like a toothbrush while he plays.
The "Milky" Scent
One thing I was initially skeptical about was the "milky scent." I wondered if it would be overpowering, but it’s actually quite subtle. It was strong enough to immediately pique my dog’s curiosity right out of the box, but it doesn't leave a weird smell on my carpet or hands. It’s clearly effective, as he keeps coming back to these toys even when he has others scattered around the room.
Peace of Mind
Beyond just being tough, I appreciate that they are non-toxic and dishwasher safe. After a long day of outdoor play in the mud, being able to just toss these into the dishwasher and have them come out clean and sanitized is a huge convenience.
Final Verdict
If you have a medium to large breed dog that loves to destroy everything in sight, these toys are well worth the $15.99 investment. It’s rare to find a product that lives up to the "indestructible" label, but these truly do. They’ve been a lifesaver for keeping my dog occupied while I’m working from home, and it’s a relief not having to play "clean up the debris" every evening.
Pros:
Extremely durable high-density nylon.
Great value (2-pack).
Easy to clean (dishwasher safe).
Engaging design for teething, training, and boredom relief.
Safe and non-toxic.
Cons:
Because they are hard nylon, be careful using them indoors on hardwood floors—they can be a bit noisy when dropped!
Highly recommended for any owner of a "Super Chewer."
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
These are way better than I expected and hold up to our aggressive chewer spectacularly!
I got these specifically for our newest pup (an 8 month old lab/pitbull mix--she's a big puppy, lol) who is obsessed with toys and chewing. She has a tendency to go through her toys quick, both chew toys and soft ones, so I wanted something that would last a bit longer for her because I can tell she gets a bit sad when we have to trash one that's hit its lifespan. So far, these have been a big hit! They're the perfect size for her to pick up, the chicken claw-style texture is great for both keeping her interested and giving her some grabbing options, and they do seem to hold up to their claim of being made for aggressive chewers! There's obviously some wear, but it looks like expected chew toy wear; no claws have snapped off, and her chew marks look relatively minimal compared to what she's done to other chews. I also appreciate that these came in a two pack; we have a smaller dog, and while these are technically big for him, he enjoys having one to play with and chew on as well. These have been a pleasant surprise and I actually think I'll come back to buy them again whenever they're spent! Definitely a worthy purchase!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Creepy chicken feet, made for big dogs and Frenchie approved
These chew toys have been a hit with our dogs.
We have three French Bulldogs who firmly believe they are ferocious wolf-sized predators, and these toys have held up surprisingly well to their daily chewing sessions.
The chicken foot shape keeps them interested, and the durable nylon construction has stood up to much more abuse than many other toys we've tried.
The toys are easy for the dogs to grip and carry around, and I appreciate that they're simple to clean when they inevitably get covered in slobber. They've also helped keep the dogs occupied and redirected some of that endless Frenchie energy away from furniture and other household items.
Overall, these have proven to be durable, entertaining chew toys that are Frenchie-approved.
Although, based on the dramatic growling and victorious prancing around the house, you'd think they personally hunted and defeated a giant prehistoric chicken
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Waste of $ smell of bacon went away in 1 day
Dont waste your $ smell of bacon/meat goes away after 1 day. Waste of money & the groove to put peanut butter DOESN'T HOLD ANY PEANUT BUTTER !
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Creepy Little Chicken Feet… But My Dog Is Obsessed
Creepy Little Chicken Feet… But My Dog Is Obsessed
I am not even going to lie, when I first opened these WOWBALA dog toys, I had to pause for a second because why do they look like actual little chicken feet? 😂 They are definitely a little creepy at first glance, but apparently my dog does not share my human judgment because she went absolutely crazy over them.
These come as a 2-pack, and they have a bacon scent that is very much not for me, but clearly made perfect sense to her. The second she got one, it became her new prized possession. She carried it around, chewed on it nonstop, and I am pretty sure she even tried to hide it somewhere in the backyard like she had discovered buried treasure.
What impressed me most is how well these hold up. My dog is not gentle with toys at all. She chews like she has a full-time demolition job, and somehow these still look basically new from a normal glance. Up close, yes, you can see where she has been working on it, but it has not broken apart, shredded, or left those annoying little toy pieces all over the floor. If you have ever bought a chew toy that turns into confetti within 20 minutes, you already know why that matters.
The nylon feels solid and heavy-duty, and I like that it is made with safe, non-toxic material since this is something she keeps in her mouth for long periods of time. It also keeps her busy, which is a huge win because bored dogs will find their own entertainment, and usually it is something expensive or inconvenient.
So yes, the chicken feet design is a little weird. Yes, the bacon smell is definitely for the dog and not the humans. But my dog is obsessed, it keeps her entertained, and it survives her chewing like a champ. That makes this a solid win in my house.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026