1798 |
The year is 1798 and it is known that Napoleon is putting a fleet and army together to attack Egypt, from where he might be able to threaten and even attack India to join with Tipu Sahib the ruler of Mysore, a known ally of the French. A British fleet under Admiral Nelson is hoping to intercept him but there is no word of their progress. Merriman has been ordered to take the Treasury Agent Mr Grahame to Bombay where their orders are to help The East India Company protect their shipping from pirates and also to find out how far Tipu’s naval building has progressed. |
Author: Roger Burnage Title: The Threat in the East Series: The Merriman Chronicles First Published by: Burnage Publishing Place: Format: Kindle Date: 24 January 2014 ISBN-10: ISBN-13:
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