Empire Trilogy Books in Order

Returning from the Great War, Major Brendan Archer visits a decaying Irish hotel to clarify his uncertain engagement. As eccentric residents cling to fading routines, political unrest and the collapse of imperial confidence advance beyond the hotel’s crumbling walls.

In India during the rebellion of 1857, an isolated British community trusts in its military strength and cultural superiority. Siege strips away those certainties as its members struggle to preserve their lives, privileges and understanding of their empire.

A wealthy British businessman in prewar Singapore manages labor unrest, family ambitions and profitable trade while assuming his position is secure. War approaches a society divided by race and class, threatening the commercial empire he expects to endure.