Blood & Sand

"Blood and Sand" by Rosemary Sutcliff, published by Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd. 'An astonishing, exciting story with great imaginative power' Daily TelegraphHomeland meets Sharpe in this classic adventure from Rosemary Sutcliff.Based on a true story.1807, Egypt. It is the height of the Napoleonic Wars. 6,000 British soldiers have invaded Alexandria in a bid to wrest the control of the country from the Ottoman Empire. Among their number is Private Thomas Keith of the 78th Highlanders.After the initial successful occupation of the city, however, the tide of the Alexandria campaign begins to turn against the British. At the Battle of El Hamed, Keith is captured by the Ottoman forces.While a prisoner of war, Keith is introduced to Islam and falls in love with the religion, making the decision to convert to the faith and join the Ottoman army. His conversion and skill with a sword impresses the Ottoman general, who sends him to train with the Bedouin cavalry.So begins Keith's unlikely journey up the... Book details: 350 pages, published 2021. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.