Soldier of Misfortune recounts Comte de Modave’s ill-fated quest for fortune in 18th-century India. His memoirs offer a rare glimpse into the crumbling Mughal Empire, with intimate portraits of Emperor Shah Alam II and other key figures. Explore the political intrigues and decaying grandeur of a bygone era through the eyes of a European adventurer. Translated by G.S. Cheema. ISBN: 9788119139286