Talbot Mundy 
King-of the Khyber Rifles 

‘King of the Khyber Rifles’ is a classic adventure novel by Talbot Mundy, set in British colonial India. The story follows the adventures of Captain Athelstan King, a British intelligence officer who is tasked with uncovering a plot to overthrow British rule in the Khyber Pass region of present-day Pakistan. King’s investigation leads him into the heart of a complex web of political intrigue, where he must navigate dangerous alliances and confront powerful enemies. Along the way, he falls in love with Yasmini, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who may hold the key to unraveling the conspiracy. ‘King of the Khyber Rifles’ is a thrilling and action-packed tale of adventure, romance, and espionage, filled with vivid descriptions of the exotic locales and cultures of colonial India. Mundy’s deep knowledge of the region and his sympathetic portrayal of its people make this novel a classic of adventure literature.