About the Book: Flood of Fire
'A triumph of storytelling The Hindu
It is 1839. The British, whose opium exports to China have been blockaded by
Beijing, are planning an invasion to force Chinas hand. In Calcutta, Zachary
Reid, an impoverished young sailor, dreams of his lost love and of a way to make
his fortunes. Heading towards Calcutta is Havildar Kesri to lead a regiment of
Indian volunteers in the upcoming war. In Mumbai, Shireen Modi prepares to sail
alone to China to reclaim her opium trader husbands wealth and reputation. In
Canton, Neel becomes an aide and translator to a senior Chinese official as
Beijing