The Strangler Vine

Set in Calcutta during 1837, the narrative follows William Avery, a struggling junior officer in the East India Company, tasked with locating the missing Scottish author Xavier Mountstuart. Paired with the enigmatic Jeremiah Blake, their contrasting personalities create tension as they navigate a perilous search filled with mysteries and dangers. As Avery confronts the harsh realities of their quest, he discovers unsettling truths that challenge his beliefs and threaten his life, pushing him to confront the complexities of colonial India.