Perhaps it was due to the hybrid language of English/Hindi/others being used with only token definitions given for a few completely foreign words. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2012. Completely confusing with no build up at all as to how the “sci-fi” bit occurred. Please try again. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. But no one can predict the role that one man, Captain Athelstane King, reluctant spy and hero, will play…. Instead of advancing technologically, humanity had to piece itself back together…. Please try again. Try Mr. Sterling is master of alternate history and has created universes that range from grim to glorious, from the Dominion to the Emberverse, but my heart is owned by the Peshawar Lancers! The author of the "Islander" series (e.g., Island in the Sea of Time, Against the Tide of Years, On the Oceans of Eternity) has written a remarkable alternate history. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. In the mid-1870s, a violent spray of comets hits Earth, decimating cities, erasing shorelines, and changing the world’s climate forever. So the book only mentions in passing "the Fall" which caused the new timeline that the book resides in. About The Peshawar Lancers. “Stirling set up his world superbly….It has color, vibrancy, and boldness.”—Santa Fe New Mexican, “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, The Peshawar Lancers It features a rich, detailed, world, alien enough to keep my interest, yet familiar enough to be accessible. Paperback. No_Favorite. An explorer scout pilot encounters a dangerous foe in a new star system, barely escaping with her life—but will anyone believe her about the threat? When I talk to someone and find out that they have an interest in "What would happen if, in a particular point in history, something majorly different had happened?" WikiProject Novels (Rated B-class, Low-importance) This article is within the scope of WikiProject Novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on Wikipedia. Instead of advancing technologically, humanity had to piece itself back together. Difficult to get through but a good story at the end, Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013. And just as Earth’s temperature dropped, so was civilization frozen in time. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2009. Exhaustively researched action adventure. Unable to add item to List. Further, Stirling penchant for details upon details is in overdrive, and with discernable plot makes the novel rather boring. The paperback-original success of Stirling's Islander trilogy wins him promotion to hardcover for a book best characterized as the best John Masters novel of the British Raj ever written by somebody else. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I for one would very much like to see it! S. M. Sterling presents an immensely imaginative background for the adventure with the details that makes the society come to life. If you are into that, or Indian history or British history, this will probably be more appealing to you. The technology makes sense, and the world is spiced with just a hint of magic. If you are a big fan of Stirling's, I'd say read it. Everything changed when the woman with sparkling green eyes entered the hitman's life. I am a big fan of Stirling's books of "The Change", and so picked this up. New York: Roc, 2002. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The way S. M. Stirling takes such an incident and tries to draw a possible progression of political and social changes, based on the point in history at which the event took place, taking into account the world views at the time, is fascinating. Complicated heroes. Thankfully open ended so that the Author may return again to this wondrous "Alternative Raj!" Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders. In the mid-1870s, a violent spray of comets hits Earth, decimating cities, erasing shorelines, and changing the world’s climate forever. In the 21st century, boats still run on steam,… $22.99. The Peshawar Lancers is a 2002 Alternate History novel by S.M. And just as Earth’s temperature dropped, so was civilization frozen in time. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. by S. M. Stirling. This is a very readable tale of daring heroes, of beautiful and gutsy heroines determined to foil the dastardly plots of abominable and traitorous baddies - believe me you wouldn't want to invite them home for dinner. But since its tone is so at odds with today's grim reality, it may be considered by some in dubious taste. Also, ALL of the backstory that led to the beginning of the book is contained in Appendices located at the back of the book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2003. But no one can predict the role that one man, Captain Athelstane King, reluctant spy and hero, will play…. The dialogue, spiced with idioms, ideas and cadences of multiple cultures, is entertaining. In the end, it was a good story hidden in a lot of difficult details. 2350 Ratings. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2003. Joe Brennan is one part Reacher, two parts Rapp, and three times deadlier than both! What would the world be like now? We work hard to protect your security and privacy. share. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Stirling (author of the The Draka, Island in the Sea of Time and the Emberverse) which takes place in a world where a series of comet strikes destroyed much of Western Europe and North America in 1878, the resulting long winter finishing off most of civilization in those areas. Stirling is set in a post-apocalyptic future in which a meteor shower in 1878 caused the collapse of Industrialized civilization. Not without humor, appendices survey the worldwide consequences of the Fall, complete with the succession of British monarchs from Victoria on. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. It is heavily based around a British Raj India, though it seems to be more Indian influenced now than the old motherland. In the mid-1870s, a violent spray of comets hits Earth, decimating cities, erasing shorelines, and changing the world’s climate forever. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Two small knives—good knives. Pick a point in the global historical timeline and make one major change. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. In an alternate Africa, Raphaela braves ape-men, Romans and Mad Puritans to find a mysterious gray-eyed man before he turns her into a withered crone. The Peshawar Lancers is, as I have said, an exciting adventure story, a little like Kipling’s best. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2014. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? And just as Earth’s temperature dropped, so was civilization frozen in time. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. But, The Peshawar Lancers, began at what seemed like book 2 or 3 of a series. The Peshawar Lancers is an alternate history, steampunk, post-apocalyptic fiction adventure novel by S. M. Stirling, with its point of divergence occurring in 1878 when the … by S. M. Stirling Shaun Grindell Audiobook. Listen to a sample Listen to a sample Description; Creators; Details; Reviews; In the mid-1870s, a violent spray of comets hits Earth, decimating cities, erasing shorelines, and changing the world's climate forever. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. As a result, the British raj, extending from Delhi through India, Afghanistan and the Kashmir, still exists in the 21st century, though the technology consists of 19th-century vintage railways, hydrogen airships and a turbine-powered building-sized "Engine," the equivalent of a computer. . Something went wrong. Also, ALL of the backstory that led to the beginning of the book is contained in Appendices located at the back of the book. This is one of my favorite all time books. Everyone predicts an eventual, deadly showdown. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; Reviews; In the mid-1870s, a violent spray of comets hits Earth, decimating cities, erasing shorelines, and changing the world's climate forever. The dialogue, spiced with idioms, ideas and cadences of multiple cultures, is entertaining. “This purse—six rupees, a dozen piece, one silver dinar of Kabul. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The Peshawar Lancers In the mid-1870s, a violent spray of comets hits Earth, decimating cities, erasing shorelines, and changing the world’s climate forever. Book One of a 5-part series: a post-apocalyptic tale of action & adventure as a former Navy SEAL searches a war-torn America for his missing daughter. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The Lancer officer laid it across his knees and waited. Sophie and her friend are kidnapped after witnessing a drug dead drop and telling authorities. Please try your request again later. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Aimed at readers who thrill to King, Empire and the fluttering Union Jack, as well as to brave white heroes, their faithful dusky-skinned servants and sneering villains, this alternative history from the bestselling author of the Islander novels supposes that in 1878 "a series of high-velocity heavenly bodies struck the earth," wreaking havoc throughout Europe and North America. Learn more about the program. Harry Turtledove is its best-known practitioner, but S. M. Stirling seems to be running a close second, particularly after the Nantucketer trilogy. Not going to drop ant spoilers just want to say that it is my favorite Alt History and I've read close to a thousand Alt Histories in the last 60 years! These are thrillers like you've never seen. I found the afterword/appendix entries, with background to the world of the novel, far more interesting. And just as Earth's temperature dropped, so was civilization frozen in … This was clearly the author's intention, but it made it a difficult read. A meteor that hits Europe during Victoria's reign, realigns the world of the Peshawar Lancers. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. The grand climax--an attempt by Afghan guerrillas in blimps to hijack the royal dirigible--and the discovery that Harry Flashman grafted himself on to the King family tree at some point fill up an irresistible read. Makes an interesting change for one of these historical fictions NOT to be based around America. While I appreciate a complex plot and detailed descriptions, this was a lot of work. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? A gripping series about a modern world war. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The Peshawar Lancers is a rip-roaring, swashbuckling tale of Alternate History rooted firmly in the tradition of Rudyard Kipling and other 19th Century 'adventure' writers such as H. Rider Haggard and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Part spy novel. After massive cometary impacts in the late 1800s that had made life in the Northern Hemisphere effectively impossible most of the British upper classes and military had been evacuated to British India. Part action adventure. Alternate history, India 2025, western Europe and America devastated by a comet, Exodus to India from Britin, Empire lives on. The Peshawar Lancers A stand-alone AH novel written by S. M. Stirling, published in 2003. A very compelling and alternative History with evocative characters and mind grasping Landscapes of rich texture and marvelous wonders. Please try again. After massive cometary impacts in the late 1800s that had made life in the Northern Hemisphere effectively impossible most of the British upper classes and military had been evacuated to British India. The Peshawar Lancers is a 2002 Alternate History novel by S.M. And just as Earth’s temperature dropped, so was civilization frozen in time. A truly fantastic piece of Alternative History which is backed up by what must have been incredibly detailed historical research. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Along with his aide, the Sikh Narayan Singh, his sister Cassandra, a mysterious Russian seeress Yasmini, and the Royal Family, King finds himself trying to foil a Russian conspiracy against his family with the fate of the Empire, and the survival of humanity at stake. What would you be willing to do to survive the apocalypse? The Peshawar Lancers. The One Who Stayed Sophie's Story: A Sophie Star Series Prequel Part One (Christian... Agatha H. and the Siege of Mechanicsburg: Girl Genius, Book Four (4), The Dragon Plague: Trilogy of Europa, Book 1, Tomb of the First Priest: A Lost Origins Novel, The Change: Tales of Downfall and Rebirth, Shadows of Annihilation (A Novel of an Alternate World War), “A wonderfully evocative adventure, told by an absolute master.”—. While some of it reminds me of the early chapters of Robert Charles Wilson's Hugo-nominated "Darwinia", "The Peshawar Lancers" shares much thematically with Stirling's "Islander" saga: Western culture gets rocked back on its heels, but ultimately struggles and survives in a world that it has unintentionally changed.Stirling has given a great deal of attention to his world - and it shows. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2009. John Milton is the man the government calls when they want a problem to go away... but what happens when he’s the one who needs to disappear? Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Worth it if you can grab it cheap or are already a Stirling fan, but this was my introduction to his work and I will be reluctant to get anything else. Read "The Peshawar Lancers" by S. M. Stirling available from Rakuten Kobo. The technology makes sense, and the world is spiced with just a hint of magic. Just a joy from start to spectacular conclusion. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Mr. Sterling is master of alternate history and has created universes that range from grim to glorious, from the Dominion to the Emberverse, but my heart is owned by the Peshawar Lancers! This item has a maximum order quantity limit. Does this book contain inappropriate content? There is a strong focus on swordplay details, not my thing at all. The impact and the ensuing severe cooling of the climate caused by the dust and water vapor thrust into the atmosphere causes the death by starvation of most of the inhabitants of the Northern hemisphere and the collapse of civilization. Some of these items ship sooner than the others. In the mid-1870s, a violent spray of comets hits Earth, decimating cities, erasing shorelines, and … It's a nifty premise, but in trying to continue in the grand tradition of such adventure writers as Kipling, Lamb and Mundy, whom Stirling acknowledges as influences, the author fails to inject much life into his stock characters, from the heroic Captain Athelstane King of the Lancers and the captain's memsahib sister, Cassandra, to King's Sikh companion, his trusty Muslim servant and the inevitable wise and helpful Jew. Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019. and the Great Game. Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019. In the mid-1870s, civilization froze in time when comets hit the earth. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Grab them today. The Peshawar Lancers is a 2002 Alternate History novel by S.M. If you are not, I'd say read his books of the Change first, or you may discard him as an author and miss that wonderful series. In it brother and sister Athelstane and Cassandra King become embroiled in foiling a plot against the Raj--but in 2025, by which time India has been the heart of the empire since a late-nineteenth-century comet strike made Europe and North America almost uninhabitable. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. AbeBooks.com: The Peshawar Lancers (9780451458483) by Stirling, S. M. and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Please try again. Military and intelligence officers must stop a modern global war. Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019. This is S.M. In the end, it was a good story hidden in a lot of difficult details. Paperback (Mass Market Paperback - Reissue) $ 8.99. View All Available Formats & Editions. Difficult to get through but a good story at the end, Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Instead of advancing technologically, humanity had to … Thank you Steve for a wonderful read....I think maybe the 15th or 16th time around and still fresh anytime. It is a fantastic vision with an authentic and compelling boys own story overlaying and driving the narrative while the universe of a Raj based British Empire surviving the destruction of Britain is painted in the background. The rest you were left to figure out for yourself. The Peshawar Lancers is an alternate history, steampunk, post-apocalyptic fiction adventure novel by S. M. Stirling, with its point of divergence occurring in 1878 when the Earth is struck by a devastating meteor shower. In The Peshawar Lancers S. M.Stirling writes an exciting adventure story set in an alternate history in which a comet strikes the Earth in the year 1878. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I would have loved to see this as a trilogy with a wider conspiracy and more intrigue but this is only a minor point. They trotted past the endless columns of marching infantry and the wheatfield ripple of the Metford rifles sloped over their shoulders. Thus the British Raj is the center of the world and the European-begun major powers fight for land amd power across southeast Asia and Africa. This book is a personal favorite. Makes an interesting change for one of these historical fictions NOT to be based around America. The Peshawar Lancers 496. by S. M. Stirling | Editorial Reviews. While I appreciate a complex plot and detailed descriptions, this was a lot of work. The authors imagination is superb and he does the heavy lifting for us with apt descriptions and ,marvelous plot manipulations. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Long story short, a giant meteor shower rains over the northern hemisphere of Earth during the 1870s, causing widespread destruction of habitable areas and the onset of global cooling. Stirling, author of the The Draka, Island in The Sea of Time and the Emberverse, The Peshawar Lancers takes place in a world where a series of comet strikes destroyed much of Western Europe and North America in 1878, the resulting long winter finishing off most of civilization in those areas. I would rather have read the Appendices first to have some foundation for the book's story, to be honest. Stirling at his best. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Alternate History Science Fiction (Books). I would have loved to see this as a trilogy with a wider conspiracy and more intrigue but this is only a minor point. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. If you like historical thrillers, you’ll love Gunshy, the stunning first book in Louise Titchener's Oliver Redcastle Mystery series. Worth it if you can grab it cheap or are already a Stirling fan, but this was my introduction to his work and I will be reluctant to get anything else. Two centuries later, when the British Raj faces deadly threats from rival empires, the crown prince places his trust and the fate of the empire in the hands of a young officer in the Peshawar Lancers and his twin sister, a brilliant and innovative scientist. 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. I mean, it's well-written, and it's an interesting concept, but it never really grabbed me. The Peshawar Lancers by S.M. Her father races against time to find her. I mean, it's well-written, and it's an interesting concept, but it never really grabbed me. The characters are varied, and well-drawn. The other major world leader is the Czar of All the Russias. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2016. I am a big fan of Stirling's books of "The Change", and so picked this up. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. The right margin of the road was reserved for mounted troops, and there the Peshawar Lancers moved up in a jingle of harness and flutter of pennants and rumbling, crunching clatter of iron-shod hooves on gravel. $7.99. More By and About This Author. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Shady power structures. EMBED. NOOK Book. Stirling at his best. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Stirling's impeccable research infuses both plot and characters with depth and verisimilitude, creating a tale of high adventure, romance, and intrigue that belongs in most sf collections. 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. It is heavily based around a British Raj India, though it seems to be more Indian influenced now than the old motherland. This is a very readable tale of daring heroes, of beautiful and gutsy heroines determined to foil the dastardly plots of abominable and traitorous baddies - believe me you wouldn't want to invite them home for dinner. THE PESHAWAR LANCERS S. M. Stirling, Author. The War Planners Series: Books 1-3: The War Planners, The War Stage, and Pawns of t... Fire Ant (The Navy of Humanity: Wasp Pilot Book 1), Getting Out: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller (The EMP Book 1), Panzers: Push for Victory: The Battle of Normandy. Everyone predicts an eventual, deadly showdown. This was okay. The other major world leader is the Czar of All the Russias. Book One of a 5-part series: a post-apocalyptic tale of action & adventure as a former Navy SEAL searches a war-torn America for his missing daughter. type material, this is the first book I think of to suggest they read. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! And you really have to piece together even that much, as the larger situation in the world is not laid out very well, until you read the Appendices. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. “Here, Kiram Shaw,” Narayan Singh said. This book is a personal favorite. Had a hard time keeping them all straight, for some reason. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2012. Stirling, author of the The Draka, Island in The Sea of Time and the Emberverse, The Peshawar Lancers takes place in a world where a series of comet strikes destroyed much of Western Europe and North America in 1878, the resulting long winter finishing off most of civilization in those areas. It features a rich, detailed, world, alien enough to keep my interest, yet familiar enough to be accessible. The John Milton Series: Books 1-3 (The John Milton Series Boxset Book 1), Dropship: A Near Future Thriller (Forsaken Mercenary Book 1), Shadow Agenda: A Joe Brennan Spy Thriller, Feral Nation - Infiltration (Feral Nation Series Book 1). Roc $23.95 (420p) ISBN 978-0-451-45848-3. So the book only mentions in passing "the Fall" which caused the new timeline that the book resides in. The Peshawar Lancers is an action-filled adventure through a future reminiscent of the British Raj. If you are a big fan of Stirling's, I'd say read it. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Pick a point in the global historical timeline and make one major change. Shared by:SilentSargon Written by S. M. Stirling Read by Shaun Grindell Format: M4B Bitrate: 32 Kbps Unabridged ****Standard Disclaimer: I don’t care if you don’t like 32kbps**** My own rip. And this piece of paper; nothing else upon him but lice. In this world, Athelstane King is a captain of the Peshawar Lancers. The characters, though somewhat developed by the very end, seem shallow and stereotypical. And you really have to piece together even that much, as the larger situation in the world is not laid out very well, until you read the Appendices. Please try again. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. A truly fantastic piece of Alternative History, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2017. Part spy novel. Learn more. VERY slowly do you get even a glimpse as to what happened to cause the world to be in the situation it is in during the book. Not going to drop ant spoilers just want to say that it is my favorite Alt History and I've read close to a thousand Alt Histories in the last 60 years! I had a lot of difficulty in the first 2/3 of the book due to the large number of characters, both in the plot and mentioned casually by plot characters. 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