艾伦·卡思伯森

　　A murderous religious cult is way-laying travellers and stealing goods in nineteenth century India. As the disappearances mount and trade becomes difficult, the British East India Company is forced to act. But they give the job to an upper-class officer completely out-of-touch with the country rather than the obvious candidate who has been in India for years and well understands the people and culture.

　　In British India, a young prince must be taken to safey across rebel-held territory, and an old train is the only way to do it.