The Peshawar Lancers - Hardcover

Stirling, S. M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0451458486 ISBN 13: 9780451458483

Publisher: Roc, 2002

Synopsis

On an alternate Earth irrevocably transformed by a violent spray of comets in the 1870s, the planet is controlled by two superpowers--the British Empire and Russia--who appear to be heading for a deadly showdown, unless superspy Captain Alfred King can stop it. By the author of On the Oceans of Eternity.

About this title

Review:

"A wonderfully evocative adventure, told by an absolute master."--Mike Resnick

"Stirling set up his world superbly....It has color, vibrancy, and boldness."--Santa Fe New Mexican

"An irresistible read."--Booklist

"A remarkable alternate history."--Library Journal

"Splendidly detailed world building...with state-of-the-art-action."--Roland Green

"Aimed at readers who thrill to King, Empire, and the fluttering Union Jack...a nifty premise."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author:

S. M. Stirling is the New York Times bestselling author of many science fiction and fantasy novels, including the Novels of the Change (including Prince of Outcasts, The Desert and the Blade, The Golden Princess, The Given Sacrifice, Lord of Mountains) and the Shadowspawn series (A Taint in the Blood, The Council of Shadows, Shadows of Falling Night).

About this edition

• Publisher: Roc
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0451458486
• ISBN 13: 9780451458483
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 420