The Siege of Darabad is a work of fiction. Darabad,
as described, does not exist, but many of the events
portrayed happened in one form or another somewhere
in British North India during that fateful year of 1857.
Without pandering to sentimental nostalgia for the
vanished glories or failures of the British Raj, Haig Tahta
has written a masterful novel that gives recognition to
the bravery and dedication of so many eager young men
caught up in that tragic conflict. Exciting and heartfelt,
The Siege of Darabad is a triumphant blend of well
researched history and thumping good adventure
- another compelling novel from the author of The
Constantinople Trilogy.