In Talbot Mundy's 'King of the Khyber Rifles', Athelstan King is tasked with the impossible mission of preventing a tribal uprising on the Northwest Frontier of British India in 1914. To do so, he must gain the trust of the enigmatic Yasmini, who wields power over the hillmen. However, there are others who seek to incite rebellion and overthrow British rule, including a fanatical mullah. King navigates a dangerous landscape and must rely on his wit and courage to succeed. Along the way, he finds himself entangled in a web of political intrigue and romance with the captivating Yasmini. Will he be able to save British India, or will the past come back to haunt him?
