Treachery in Tibet
Treachery in Tibet by John Wilcox is a historical fiction novel published by Allison & Busby, Limited on January 21, 2016. This reprint edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. Set in 1903 during the height of the British Empire, the story follows Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, as he orchestrates an invasion of Tibet, frustrated by the lack of communication from the Dalai Lama and ongoing border disputes. Simon Fonthill, a seasoned veteran, is recruited to lead the expedition, accompanied by his wife Alice and his comrade ‘352’ Jenkins.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines action and adventure with elements of mystery and military strategy. As Fonthill and his men navigate the treacherous Himalayan terrain, they face fierce opposition from the local monks defending their homeland. The plot thickens with Alice’s capture, leading to revelations of treachery that propel Fonthill and Jenkins into a race against time. This edition offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, exploring themes of conflict and loyalty amidst the backdrop of war.
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1903. The British Empire has reached its probable apogee: so much of the world map is coloured red and the sun never set on its boundaries. But Lord Curzon, the ambitious Viceroy of India, has different views. Tibet, the mountainous region on the Raj’s borders, irritates him: the Dalai Lama never replies to his letters and border disputes multiply.
He decides to invade and recruits Simon Fonthill, veteran of so many of Queen Victoria’s ‘Little Wars’, to lead 2000 men over the ice-bound Himalayan passes to Lhasa. Fonthill sets out on another expedition with his wife Alice, reporting for the Morning Post, and his old comrade, ‘352’ Jenkins.
It is machine guns against muskets as the cruel and brave monks, fighting on their own terrain among the clouds, oppose the invasion. When Alice is captured, treachery is revealed, and Fonthill and Jenkins must gallop to her aid in their most arduous and thrilling adventure yet.
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