King--of the Khyber Rifles: A Romance of Adventure

By Talbot Mundy

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In colonial India, an unconventional army captain is thrust into a world of espionage and rebellion, where his alliance with a captivating woman could be his greatest weapon or his ultimate downfall.

Genres

Adventure Culture/Civilization/Society History - British History - Warfare Fiction

Released

2004-07-01

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Summary

"King--of the Khyber Rifles: A Romance of Adventure" by Talbot Mundy is a historical adventure that drops you into the heart of British colonial India during a time of great unrest. Meet Athelstan King, an unusual captain in the British Indian Army whose book smarts and duty collide when he's pulled from the quiet of his medical books into a brewing storm. Called to confront a potential uprising, King's world explodes with political plots, cultural clashes, and the ever-present threat of rebellious tribes. His path is soon entangled with the mesmerizing Yasmini, and their partnership promises danger as King must navigate not only external enemies but also the treacherous webs spun within his own ranks.