The Keeper Of Wells

John Nicholas, captain of the local Irish militia, walks a dangerous line, keeping the peace between wealthy English landlords and poor Irish peasants. When the fragile peace violently shatters, he finds himself accused of murder, with only one recourse. Flee Ireland to avoid a hanging. Desperate, he escapes to England and signs up as an Auxiliary, bound for the East India Company's stronghold of Madras, India, only to discover a city on the brink of war. Hyder Ali, the Nawab of Mysore, and arch nemesis of the East India Company is seething at the duplicity of the British, for dishonouring their Treaty. Bolstered by the French, he seeks to drive the British out of South India once and for all, sweeping across the Carnatic, heading for Madras. John Nicholas, thrust into a maelstrom of clashing cultures, political intrigue, and war, must use his wits to survive, protect the woman he loves and foil Hyder Ali's incredible secret plan. To wipe out Madras without a shot being fired.

Pagina's: 228, Paperback, Notion Press