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The epic continuation of Lachlan McKenzie's journey—from the slave coast of Africa to the battlefields where the British Empire was forged.
An unforgettable epic adventure for readers of Wilbur Smith, Ken Follett and Conn Iggulden.
An old enemy.
A continent at war.
One final reckoning.
Some ghosts never stay buried.
India, 1752
Lachlan McKenzie believes he has finally escaped the past.
He is wrong.
Adelaide Gagnon has come to settle a debt written in blood.
When she strikes, Lachlan's world is destroyed.
His career lies in ruins.
His future is uncertain.
And his rage knows no bounds.
But in India, revenge is never simple.
As Lachlan sets out to find the woman who has taken everything from him, his pursuit carries him through a land where assassins stalk the shadows, mercenaries sell death to the highest bidder and a bloody-eyed nawab prince fires men from cannons.
From the tiger-haunted jungles of the Carnatic...
to the horrors of the Black Hole of Calcutta...
to the smoke and slaughter of the Battle of Plassey...
Lachlan finds himself caught in the brutal struggle between Britain and France for control of India - a conflict that will decide the future of an empire.
At Adelaide's side stands Gerard Kilcannon, a ruthless mercenary who sells cannon, muskets and death to whoever can pay.
But in a war where loyalty is bought and sold, no alliance can last forever.
And when betrayal tears the game apart, there has to a final and unexpected reckoning.
Because history itself is changing.
And in the end, all debts must be paid.
A sweeping historical adventure of revenge, betrayal and war, An Ambush of Tigers plunges into the brutal struggle between Britain and France for control of India - a conflict that will decide the future of an empire.
Perfect for readers who love epic historical adventures filled with danger and unforgettable heroes.
*****
PRAISE FOR COLIN FALCONER
'A fantastic read.'
Wilbur Smith
'A helluva good read... skillfully brings to life a vibrant and exotic historical period.'
Noble Smith
'Makes dry history into a real rip-roaring read.'
Forum Magazine
'Spectacular historical fiction blazing with intrigue, romance and dramatic action.'
Booklist
'A magisterial tale.'
Daily Mail UK
'Living history at its best.'
Good Reading
'Falconer's grasp of period and places is almost flawless... he's my kind of writer.'
The Australian
'Poignant characterization, dazzling dialogue, and impeccable research.'
Bibliotica
'Truly made this historical era come alive.'
Historical Novel Review
'Nothing short of brilliant!'
History and Women
'Sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of lovers of a thrilling tale.'
Liverpool Daily Post
'Moves along at a cracking pace, the narrative fraught with action and tension at every turn.'
Bookmuse
'Beautifully written in typical Falconer style with plenty of snap and sharpness, and wonderfully researched.'
Great Historicals
'A great read.'
Martina Cole
'In the same bare-knuckled school as Simon Scarrow, Steven Pressfield and Ben Kane.'
Steve Donoghue
Genre: Historical
An unforgettable epic adventure for readers of Wilbur Smith, Ken Follett and Conn Iggulden.
An old enemy.
A continent at war.
One final reckoning.
Some ghosts never stay buried.
India, 1752
Lachlan McKenzie believes he has finally escaped the past.
He is wrong.
Adelaide Gagnon has come to settle a debt written in blood.
When she strikes, Lachlan's world is destroyed.
His career lies in ruins.
His future is uncertain.
And his rage knows no bounds.
But in India, revenge is never simple.
As Lachlan sets out to find the woman who has taken everything from him, his pursuit carries him through a land where assassins stalk the shadows, mercenaries sell death to the highest bidder and a bloody-eyed nawab prince fires men from cannons.
From the tiger-haunted jungles of the Carnatic...
to the horrors of the Black Hole of Calcutta...
to the smoke and slaughter of the Battle of Plassey...
Lachlan finds himself caught in the brutal struggle between Britain and France for control of India - a conflict that will decide the future of an empire.
At Adelaide's side stands Gerard Kilcannon, a ruthless mercenary who sells cannon, muskets and death to whoever can pay.
But in a war where loyalty is bought and sold, no alliance can last forever.
And when betrayal tears the game apart, there has to a final and unexpected reckoning.
Because history itself is changing.
And in the end, all debts must be paid.
A sweeping historical adventure of revenge, betrayal and war, An Ambush of Tigers plunges into the brutal struggle between Britain and France for control of India - a conflict that will decide the future of an empire.
Perfect for readers who love epic historical adventures filled with danger and unforgettable heroes.
*****
PRAISE FOR COLIN FALCONER
'A fantastic read.'
Wilbur Smith
'A helluva good read... skillfully brings to life a vibrant and exotic historical period.'
Noble Smith
'Makes dry history into a real rip-roaring read.'
Forum Magazine
'Spectacular historical fiction blazing with intrigue, romance and dramatic action.'
Booklist
'A magisterial tale.'
Daily Mail UK
'Living history at its best.'
Good Reading
'Falconer's grasp of period and places is almost flawless... he's my kind of writer.'
The Australian
'Poignant characterization, dazzling dialogue, and impeccable research.'
Bibliotica
'Truly made this historical era come alive.'
Historical Novel Review
'Nothing short of brilliant!'
History and Women
'Sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of lovers of a thrilling tale.'
Liverpool Daily Post
'Moves along at a cracking pace, the narrative fraught with action and tension at every turn.'
Bookmuse
'Beautifully written in typical Falconer style with plenty of snap and sharpness, and wonderfully researched.'
Great Historicals
'A great read.'
Martina Cole
'In the same bare-knuckled school as Simon Scarrow, Steven Pressfield and Ben Kane.'
Steve Donoghue
Genre: Historical
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