Bayonets Along the Border
Bayonets Along the Border by John Wilcox is a historical thriller published by Magna Large Print Books in December 2014. This large print edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in North West India during July 1897, where Simon and Alice Fonthill, along with their friend Jenkins, embark on a journey to Marden for an anniversary celebration. Their trip takes a perilous turn when they are ambushed, revealing the region’s underlying tensions and leading them to confront the escalating conflict with the Pathans.
Readers will find a gripping tale that intertwines personal stakes with historical events as Simon and Jenkins join forces to defend a nearby fort. The plot thickens when Simon is entrusted by Viceroy Elgin to deliver a crucial letter to the Amir in Kabul, with Alice accompanying them partway. As the situation escalates, Alice is kidnapped by the Mullah leading the revolt, prompting Simon to navigate a treacherous landscape to rescue her. This edition offers an immersive experience into the themes of war and military conflict, set against a backdrop of historical intrigue.
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North West India, July 1897. Simon and Alice Fonthill are travelling with their old friend Jenkins to Marden, India for an anniversary party with the Guides Corps. But when they are ambushed on their journey, they realise that the land may not be as peaceful as they first believed. On arrival at Marden their suspicions are confirmed when they are told of fresh trouble from the Pathans leading Simon and Jenkins join the charge to protect a nearby Fort. Their respite is short-lived when Simon is tasked by Viceroy Elgin to deliver a very important letter to the Amir in Kabul; it is agreed that Alice will accompany them as far as fort Landi Kotal in the Khyber Pass. With Simon in Kabul, the Pathans attack the Pass and Alice is kidnapped by the Mullah leading the revolt, so Simon must battle against time and incredible odds to rescue his wife.
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