In the twenty-first century, boats still run on steam, messages arrive by telegraph, and the British Empire, with its capital now in Delhi, controls much of the world. The other major world leader is the Czar of All the Russias. Everyone predicts an eventual, deadly showdown. But no one can predict the role that one man, Captain Athelstane King, reluctant spy and hero, will play…
“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
In the twenty-first century, boats still run on steam, messages arrive by telegraph, and the British Empire, with its capital now in Delhi, controls much of the world. The other major world leader is the Czar of All the Russias. Everyone predicts an eventual, deadly showdown. But no one can predict the role that one man, Captain Athelstane King, reluctant spy and hero, will play…
“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
