Journey to India’s volatile North-West Frontier in 1910, where a young subaltern faces a brutal choice. When a fellow officer is captured and tortured by Pathan tribesmen, courage and a solitary dagger become the only hope. Years later, a deadly skirmish involving a Pathan prince reignites the past. Tasked with finding a killer in seven days to avert war, Joe Sandilands must use his detective skills to unravel a bitter feud with deep historical roots. This gripping historical mystery offers suspenseful colonial India adventure, essential for fans of British Raj era thrillers.