ISBN 9789351952985
Rs. 960
Hachette
Fortune's Soldier
Who it's for: Readers of historical fiction set in colonial India
In 1744, Nicholas Ballantyne, a young Scotsman dreaming of a life as laird, finds himself unexpectedly on a ship bound for Hindustan, seeking a new life as a 'writer' for the British East India Company. Aboard, he encounters the spirited and ambitious Robert Clive, whose relentless pursuit of wealth and power will dramatically intertwine with Ballantyne's journey and reshape the destiny of an entire subcontinent.Why You Should Read? Explores the complex origins and rise of the British East India Company in 18th-century India. Follows the intertwined fates of a young Scotsman and the pivotal historical figure Robert Clive. Provides a compelling narrative of ambition, power, and the historical events leading to British colonial rule. Offers a richly detailed portrayal of India during a transformative period of its history.
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- Set in 1744, follows Nicholas Ballantyne's voyage to Hindustan as a writer for the British East India Company.
- Intertwines the fates of Ballantyne and the ambitious Robert Clive.
- Explores the rise of the British East India Company in 18th-century India.
- Richly detailed portrayal of India during a transformative historical period.
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What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in 1744, beginning on a ship bound for Hindustan and later in India, during the rise of the British East India Company.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Nicholas Ballantyne, a young Scotsman who becomes a writer for the British East India Company.
Does the book feature historical figures?
Yes, it features Robert Clive, a historical figure known for his role in establishing British power in India.
What is the book's focus?
It focuses on the intertwined fates of Ballantyne and Clive, and the historical events leading to British colonial rule in India.