With Clive in India

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Set in mid-eighteenth century India, this historical adventure follows young clerks Charlie Marryat and Peters as they join the East India Company. Their journey leads them to Robert Clive, a skilled military leader, as they engage in battles against the French to safeguard British interests. Along the way, Charlie forges deep friendships with an Irishman and an Indian amidst the perils of war, wildlife, and historical events like the Black Hole of Calcutta. The narrative is enriched with over 120 footnotes for contemporary readers.