Fortune's Heir

The long-anticipated sequel to Fortune's Soldier is here! In Glenmire, Nicholas Ballantyne is ready to leave his bloodshed and intrigue behind. However, the Battle of Plassey has only brought short-lived peace. The 1770s are a dangerous time in India, with martial Marathas, Sikhs, and Rohillas threatening the British East India Company. The most dangerous of all are Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, who are intent on driving the British into the sea. When Warren Hastings, the Company's newly appointed Governor-General, seeks Nicholas' help, he agrees to help, knowing that it could lead to a bloodbath that could rip India apart and imperil his own family.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2022
Publisher: Canelo

The highly anticipated sequel to Fortune's Soldier, written by the acclaimed author of the Empire of the Moghul series, takes readers on a thrilling journey to 18th-century India. Nestled in his Himalayan retreat of Glenmire, Nicholas Ballantyne has made a firm decision to put an end to his bloody and treacherous career in the service of the British East India Company. However, the Battle of Plassey, where he fought alongside Robert Clive, has only brought a brief respite from the turmoil. The 1770s are a perilous time in India, plagued by the threat of martial Marathas, formidable Sikhs, and wild Afghan Rohillas. These factions not only pose a threat to each other but also pose a significant danger to the very existence of the British East India Company. Among the most formidable adversaries is Hyder Ali, the cunning military leader backed by strong French support, who is determined to drive the British forces into the sea. When Warren Hastings, the newly appointed Governor-General, finds himself embroiled in internal rivalries, he turns to Nicholas for assistance. Despite his long-standing cynicism towards the Company, Nicholas foresees a catastrophic bloodbath that could tear India apart, result in thousands of deaths, and imperil his own family. Realizing that a quiet life must be put on hold, Nicholas reluctantly agrees to assist Hastings. As he delves deeper into the intricate web of political intrigue and power struggles, Nicholas becomes increasingly aware of the immense consequences of his actions. The fate of India hangs in the balance, and he must navigate through a treacherous landscape filled with danger and betrayal. With each step forward, Nicholas realizes that he is walking into a battle that could define his legacy and shape the course of history.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 198 x 260 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800325876