Through hell and sand, they stand together.
As the dust settles on the first resistance to British rule in India, a new storm brews on the horizon. The Wellesley brothers strategise their next offensive, eager to support their new allies in the turbulent Indian subcontinent. Fresh troops arrive, injecting fervour and ambition into the ranks of the East India Company's army. For Smudger Smith and his comrades, this means the promise of promotion?but it also heralds an unexpected conflict with a new officer whose shadow looms over their camaraderie.
With tensions rising and strife brewing from within, the bonds of brotherhood will be tested as accusations fly and loyalties fray. Against a backdrop of internal friction, Number 1 Platoon of the 1st Madras European Regiment stand on the brink of a pivotal moment in history. As they prepare for the climactic and bloody battle of Assaye, they confront not only their enemies on the battlefield but also the demons that threaten to unravel everything they hold dear.
The captivating third instalment in the best-selling East Indiaman series by Griff Hosker is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe books, C.S Forester and Colin Falconer.
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Griff Hosker is a #1 bestselling UK author of over 180 historical novels, renowned for his sweeping, meticulously researched series that span from ancient Rome to World War II. With a global readership and an unmatched output, he is one of Britain's most enduring voices in historical fiction.
A former English teacher with over 35 years in education, he moved from leading a successful educational consultancy to writing full-time?returning to his lifelong passion for history and storytelling. Inspired by authors such as C.S. Forester, Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane, Alexander Kent, and Bernard Cornwell, he launched his career with The Sword of Cartimandua, a Roman series that laid the foundation for a vast and diverse historical canon.
His work explores major periods and conflicts: from Hadrian's Wall and Viking invasions to the Crusades, the Tudors, the Napoleonic Wars, and the American Civil War. Popular series include Dragonheart (Viking Age), The Anarchy Series, The Lord Edward's Archer Series (Edward I), and The Sir John Hawkwood Series.
Recent titles include series focused on the Royal Flying Corps in WWI, British Commandos in WWII, The East Indiaman Series, and English Mercenary, set during the Thirty Years' War.
A disciplined writer producing 5,000 words daily, he credits his readers for their insight and ongoing engagement. His work is published by Sword Books Ltd., with a growing Audible catalogue produced in partnership with W.F. Howes.