Emperor of Dust
Immerse yourself in the gripping historical narrative of Emperor of Dust by Jonathan Spencer, published in 2021. This captivating novel spans 480 pages, transporting readers to the tumultuous sands of Egypt in September 1798. Following the devastating aftermath of the Battle of the Nile, the vengeful Hazzard embarks on a perilous quest through the Delta, accompanied by the marines of 9 Company and their Bedouin allies, in pursuit of his arch-nemesis, the cunning French spy-catcher Citizen Derrien.
As tensions rise, Cairo becomes a hotbed of rebellion and the threat of plague looms large. Abandoned by their government, Napoleon and his beleaguered army find themselves trapped in a foreign land, while the ruthless Al-Djezzar 'the Butcher' of Acre prepares to unleash chaos. Emperor of Dust is a richly woven tale of intrigue, danger, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a world on the brink of upheaval.