The Sword of India
(2018)(A book in the Sword of India series)
An omnibus of novels by Christopher Nicole
Follow the escapades and adventures that befall Nicole's heroes in British India after the period of Clive in two stunning historical adventures.
Set in 1778 and 1825 respectively, the epic military Sword books are filled with daring, passion and authentic historical detail.
In Sword of Fortune, we follow dashing rogue, Richard Bryant, as he seeks to climb the military ladder in India, only to be forced out as an outlaw. Relying on his cunning and fierce ambition, Bryant carves out his place through guile and, sometimes, violence...
The action shifts to the court in Sword of Empire when Laura Dean, wife of the Rajah of Sittapore, and Captain Guy Bartlett are forced together following her husband's untimely death. A deadly game of political survival ensues in the thrilling sequel to Sword of Fortune.
'Well-researched... Evocative descriptions of scenery and edifices, and exact period dialogue' - Historical Novels Society
'Told with smooth authenticity' - Publishers' Weekly
Christopher Nicole was a prolific British writer of over 200 novels and non-fiction books since 1957. He wrote as Christopher Nicole under several pseudonyms including Peter Grange, Andrew York,Robin Cade, Mark Logan, Christina Nicholson, Alison York, Leslie Arlen, Robin Nicholson, C.R. Nicholson, Daniel Adams,Simon McKay, Caroline Gray and Alan Savage. He also wrote under the penname Max Marlow co-authoring with his wife, fellow author Diana Bachmann.
Genre: Thriller
Set in 1778 and 1825 respectively, the epic military Sword books are filled with daring, passion and authentic historical detail.
In Sword of Fortune, we follow dashing rogue, Richard Bryant, as he seeks to climb the military ladder in India, only to be forced out as an outlaw. Relying on his cunning and fierce ambition, Bryant carves out his place through guile and, sometimes, violence...
The action shifts to the court in Sword of Empire when Laura Dean, wife of the Rajah of Sittapore, and Captain Guy Bartlett are forced together following her husband's untimely death. A deadly game of political survival ensues in the thrilling sequel to Sword of Fortune.
Praise for Christopher Nicole:
'Well-researched... Evocative descriptions of scenery and edifices, and exact period dialogue' - Historical Novels Society
'Told with smooth authenticity' - Publishers' Weekly
Christopher Nicole was a prolific British writer of over 200 novels and non-fiction books since 1957. He wrote as Christopher Nicole under several pseudonyms including Peter Grange, Andrew York,Robin Cade, Mark Logan, Christina Nicholson, Alison York, Leslie Arlen, Robin Nicholson, C.R. Nicholson, Daniel Adams,Simon McKay, Caroline Gray and Alan Savage. He also wrote under the penname Max Marlow co-authoring with his wife, fellow author Diana Bachmann.
Genre: Thriller
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